Carpenter/Joiner: Diverse Projects & Steady Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Guaranteed 30+ hours/week

Ongoing work

Recruitment support

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking experienced Carpenter/Joiners for Otago, New Zealand. You'll handle residential, commercial, and civil carpentry, joinery work, and read plans. You’ll bring 3+ years of hands-on experience or NZQA Level 4 qualification, and have your own tools and reliable transport.

Join a busy team across Otago and nearby regions, with a stable 30+ hours weekly, ongoing projects, and a supportive recruitment partner. Pre-employment drug test required; safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' relevant work experience in carpentry or joinery.
• NZQA Level 4 qualification or overseas equivalent recognised by NZQA.
• Your own hand and power tools and reliable transport.
• Two solid work references and a strong Health & Safety commitment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Reading plans

Tool use

Education

NZQA Level 4 qualification

Job description

Tradestaff is seeking experienced Carpenter/Joiners for Otago, New Zealand. You'll handle residential, commercial, and civil carpentry, joinery work, and read plans. You’ll bring 3+ years of hands-on experience or NZQA Level 4 qualification, and have your own tools and reliable transport.

Join a busy team across Otago and nearby regions, with a stable 30+ hours weekly, ongoing projects, and a supportive recruitment partner. Pre-employment drug test required; safety-first culture.