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Trade Assist

Wellington

On-site

NZD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
PPE provided
Consistent work pipeline

Job summary

Trade Assist in Wellington is seeking experienced carpenters to join our crew delivering residential and commercial projects. Strong workmanship and reliability are valued as we provide steady hours and a supportive team on well-run sites across Wellington.

Join a company known for its commitment to workers, with weekly pay and PPE provided. This role offers a consistent workload and potential for long-term opportunities within leading construction projects.

Qualifications

  • Experience as a carpenter.
  • Full tool kit required.
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
  • Reliable transport and punctuality.
  • Site Safe certification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out general carpentry tasks, including framing, foundations, and installation of windows, doors, and fixtures.
  • Read and interpret plans and drawings to complete work to specification.
  • Maintain high safety standards and follow site procedures.
  • Work effectively within a team environment while also being able to work independently.
  • Occasional Saturday work may be available.

Skills

Carpentry experience
Attention to detail
Reliable transportation
Punctual work ethic
Team work

Tools

Full tool kit

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you a skilled carpenter who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants steady, reliable work with a supportive team? We’re looking for experienced carpenters to join our crew delivering residential and commercial projects across Wellington. This is a great opportunity to secure consistent hours, work on well-run sites, and be part of a team that values your skills.

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive pay, depending on experience
  • Weekly pay, PPE provided, consistent work pipeline
  • Variety of residential and commercial projects across Wellington

Are you a skilled carpenter who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants steady, reliable work with a supportive team? We’re looking for experienced carpenters to join our crew delivering residential and commercial projects across Wellington. This is a great opportunity to secure consistent hours, work on well-run sites, and be part of a team that values your skills.

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive pay, depending on experience
  • Weekly pay, PPE provided, consistent work pipeline
  • Variety of residential and commercial projects across Wellington
Key responsibilities:
  • Carry out general carpentry tasks, including framing, foundations, and installation of windows, doors, and fixtures
  • Read and interpret plans and drawings to complete work to specification
  • Maintain high safety standards and follow site procedures
  • Work effectively within a team environment while also being able to work independently
  • Occasional Saturday work may be available
Requirements:
  • Provenexperienceas a carpenter.
  • Full tool kitto carry out your carpentry duties.
  • Strongattention to detailand pride in the quality of your work.
  • Reliabletransportand a punctual work ethic.
  • Site Safecertification is advantageous but not essential
Why join Trade Assist:
We partner with some of New Zealand’s leading construction companies and are known for our commitment to our workers. You’ll have access to steady work, supportive consultants, and opportunities to move into long-term roles.

Please note - It is requirement that potential employees will need to obtain a clean drug and alcohol test before commencing work with us.

Additional information
  • Competitive pay, depending on experience
  • Commercial/residential builds
  • Weekly pay, PPE provided, consistent work pipeline
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