Experienced Joiner

Heights Recruitment; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fulltime role

Supportive management

Long-term opportunities

Exposure to Otago projects

Job summary

Heights Recruitment in Queenstown, Otago, is seeking an experienced Joiner to join a Wanaka-based joinery company renowned for high-end residential kitchens and cabinetry. The role offers a mix of workshop manufacturing and on-site installation in a supportive team environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in joinery or cabinet making; trade qualification is advantageous but not essential. NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on joinery or cabinet making experience.
• Trade qualification or joinery certification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a steady stream of high-end residential joinery and cabinetry projects.
• Mix of workshop manufacturing and on-site installation work.
• Contribute to a skilled, collaborative team with strong backing from management.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and safe working practices.

Skills

Joinery

Cabinet making

Power tools

Workshop safety

Team player

Education

Trade qualification or joinery certification

Tools

Workshop machinery

Cordless drill/impact driver

Job description

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Heights Recruitment – Queenstown, South Island

This locally owned and well-established Wanaka joinery company has a strong pipeline of high-end residential work, specialising in custom kitchens and bespoke cabinetry. With projects ranging from workshop manufacturing through to on-site installations, they are looking to add an experienced Joiner to their growing team.

We're seeking someone with 5+ years of hands-on joinery or cabinet making experience. A trade qualification or relevant joinery certification would be advantageous but is not essential for the right person.

What's In It For You:

• Work on high-end residential joinery and cabinetry projects.
• Fulltime waged role with my client
• Join a skilled and experienced team of Joiners and Cabinet Makers.
• Supportive management team with a great workplace culture.
• Secure pipeline of work and long-term opportunities.
• Exposure to some of the most impressive residential projects in Otago.

This locally owned and well-established Wanaka joinery company has a strong pipeline of high-end residential work, specialising in custom kitchens and bespoke cabinetry. With projects ranging from workshop manufacturing through to on-site installations, they are looking to add an experienced Joiner to their growing team.

We're seeking someone with 5+ years of hands-on joinery or cabinet making experience. A trade qualification or relevant joinery certification would be advantageous but is not essential for the right person.

What's In It For You:

• Work on high-end residential joinery and cabinetry projects.
• Fulltime waged role with my client
• Join a skilled and experienced team of Joiners and Cabinet Makers.
• Supportive management team with a great workplace culture.
• Secure pipeline of work and long-term opportunities.
• Exposure to some of the most impressive residential projects in Otago.

The Role:

This position suits someone looking to take the next step in their joinery career within a busy and well-supported environment. You'll be joining a medium-sized team with strong backing from both the office and workshop, helping deliver a steady stream of quality residential projects. The role offers a mix of workshop manufacturing and on-site installation work, providing variety and the opportunity to further develop your skills. The team values a strong work ethic, quality workmanship, and a willingness to learn, while also investing in ongoing training and development where required.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in joinery, cabinetry, or woodworking.
• Proven workshop manufacturing and installation experience.
• Trade qualification or joinery certification (preferred).
• Confident using a wide range of power tools and workshop machinery.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced workshop environment.
• Own basic hand tools, including drill and impact driver.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Health and Safety conscious with a positive attitude.
• Reliable team player who enjoys being part of a quality crew.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa