Carpenter - Woodbourne

Citycare Property; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

On-the-job skill development

Collaborative team

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

Citycare Property is recruiting a Carpenter to join the team serving RNZAF Woodbourne Air Base in Marlborough, New Zealand. You will construct, install and repair wooden structures while adhering to Citycare policies and NZDF security requirements.

We offer competitive wages, on-the-job skill development, and a collaborative, inclusive workplace that values safety, diversity, and high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry/handyman maintenance.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand and able to pass drug and alcohol test.
• Able to pass a Criminal Record Check and meet NZDF security requirements.
• Valid Full Driver’s License (clean)

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, and repair wooden structures per Citycare Property policies.
• Keep Team Leader – Trades informed of incidents, risks, or issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals for teamwork.
• Build credibility and positive relationships with staff and managers.
• Work safely and comply with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Handyman maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posted Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 10:00 am

Citycare Property has partnered with the New Zealand Defence Force Facilities Management Services to provide essential facilities, maintenance, and infrastructure services across camps and bases throughout Aotearoa.

Join us in the role of Carpenter, Woodbourne Air Base to support the environments that enable NZDF personnel to focus on protecting and serving New Zealand communities.

RNZAF Base Woodbourne is located west of Blenheim in the upper South Island and serves as a key training and support base where new recruits complete their initial military training.

Responsibilities

• Constructing, installing, and repairing wooden structures and fixtures ensuring alignment with approved Citycare Property policies, plans and programmes.
• Keeping the Team Leader – Trades informed of incidents, risks, or issues as they arise.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals, sharing knowledge and supporting effective teamwork.
• Building credibility and respect quickly, establishing strong and positive working relationships with staff and managers.
• Working safety and in compliance with all health & safety, quality and environmental standards and expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience working in carpentry/handyman maintenance team.
• Valid Full Driver’s License (clean)
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE and quality standards.
• Alignment with Citycare Property values.
• The legal right to work in Aotearoa, ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and willingness to consent to a Criminal Record Check.
• Ability to meet NZDF specific security requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive wages/salary reviewed annually.
• On the job skill development and promotion opportunities.
• Join a team harnessing collaboration, growth, and innovation.
• Be part of an inclusive company that values diversity.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need.

This opportunity is subject to final negotiations and a contract being signed with NZDF – this is underway and expected to be completed before this recruitment process concludes.