Carpenter/Joiner: Diverse Projects & Finishing Expert

Tradestaff; Waikato; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradestaff in Waikato, NZ is seeking experienced Carpenter/Joiners to cover residential, commercial, and civil projects. You will work across new builds, fit-outs, and precision joinery, with regional travel as needed.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years’ experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification, own tools, reliable transport, and references. Expect 30+ hours weekly, with a rate of $28–$38 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience or an NZQA NZQF Level 4 qualification.
• Your own hand and power tools
• Reliable transport
• Two solid work references
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Responsibilities

• Residential, commercial & civil carpentry
• 1st, 2nd & final fix carpentry and joinery work
• Reading and working from plans, specifications & technical drawings
• Fabricating, installing, and repairing joinery components such as doors, windows, staircases, cabinetry and bespoke timber features
• Framing, subflooring, cladding & roof work
• Precision fitting and finishing of timber and composite materials
• Shuttering joinery & steel tying
• Operating power tools and machinery relevant to both carpentry and joinery

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Reading plans

Power tool use

Education

NZQF Level 4

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Tradestaff in Waikato, NZ is seeking experienced Carpenter/Joiners to cover residential, commercial, and civil projects. You will work across new builds, fit-outs, and precision joinery, with regional travel as needed.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years’ experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification, own tools, reliable transport, and references. Expect 30+ hours weekly, with a rate of $28–$38 per hour depending on experience.