Carpentry Foreman

Tradestaff; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking an experienced Residential Construction Foreman to lead quality building projects across Christchurch. A qualified carpenter with proven leadership will manage a busy residential site, coordinate trades, and drive project delivery.

Location is Christchurch, Canterbury. Start date is immediate with pay rate NZ$40–$45 per hour plus weekly pay. We welcome hands-on leaders who can keep projects moving and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience on residential sites.
• Qualified carpenter with NZ Level 4 or recognised equivalent.
• Confident in reading building plans and specs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Solid health and safety knowledge and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise builders, apprentices and subcontractors on residential sites.
• Coordinate daily site activities, work schedules and trade requirements.
• Oversee residential new builds, renovations and alterations.
• Read and interpret building plans, specifications and construction drawings.
• Organise materials, equipment and deliveries to keep projects progressing.
• Monitor workmanship, milestones and quality standards.
• Maintain site health and safety procedures and ensure NZ requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership

Carpentry

Reading plans

Communication

Health & safety

Education

NZ Level 4 Carpentry

Job description

Residential Construction Foreman

Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Residential Construction Foreman to lead quality building projects across Christchurch. We're after a qualified carpenter with proven leadership experience who can confidently run a busy residential site, coordinate trades and deliver high-quality results. If you're organised, hands-on and know how to keep a building project moving, we want to hear from you!

Location: Christchurch, Canterbury

Start date: Immediate

Pay rate: $40–$45 per hour + weekly pay

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and supervise builders, apprentices and subcontractors on residential construction sites
• Coordinate daily site activities, work schedules and trade requirements
• Oversee residential new builds, renovations and alterations
• Read and interpret building plans, specifications and construction drawings
• Organise materials, equipment and deliveries to keep projects progressing
• Monitor workmanship, project milestones and quality standards
• Maintain site health and safety procedures and ensure work meets NZ building requirements

What We're Looking For

• NZ Level 4 Carpentry qualification or recognised equivalent — essential
• Proven experience as a Residential Construction Foreman — essential
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising builders and subcontractors
• Excellent understanding of NZ residential construction methods and building standards
• Confident reading plans, managing schedules and coordinating site activities
• Full NZ Driver Licence and reliable transport
• Strong communication, problem-solving and health and safety skills

What's In It For You?

• Potential for ongoing work
• Opportunity to lead quality residential construction projects
• Take ownership of daily site operations and project delivery
• Work alongside experienced builders and professional subcontractors
• Opportunity to further develop your leadership and site management skills
• PPE provided where required
• Support from the Tradestaff Christchurch team throughout your assignment

Why Tradestaff

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.