First Year Construction Apprentice

Down to Earth Construction; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Down to Earth Construction in Tauranga is seeking carpenters to join a tight, hardworking team. You'll handle framing, finishing, and general carpentry on a range of residential projects, working alongside experienced builders on site.

We value doing things properly, helping mates, and taking pride in high-quality results, while keeping safety and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in framing, finishing and general carpentry on residential projects.
• Ability to work with experienced builders to solve problems and move jobs forward.

Responsibilities

• Framing, finishing, and general carpentry work across residential projects.
• Work alongside experienced builders to keep jobs moving.
• Look after mates on site by following health and safety procedures.

Skills

Framing

Finishing

Carpentry

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Down to Earth Construction – Tauranga, North Island

We're a Tauranga-based building company that takes pride in doing things properly. We build quality homes, tackle renovations, and enjoy the kind of projects you can stand back and be proud of when they're finished.

We're a tight crew that works hard, backs each other on site, and keeps things straightforward.

What We're About

Build it right.

We take pride in doing quality work and getting the details right.

Back your mates.

Everyone pitches in, helps each other out, and gets the job done.

Enjoy the job.

We work hard during the week, but we also believe there's more to life than work.

What You'll Be Doing

Framing, finishing, and general carpentry work across a range of residential projects.

Working alongside experienced builders to solve problems and keep jobs moving.

Looking after your mates on site by following health and safety procedures.