Formwork Carpenters

JobSpace; Hastings; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in Hastings is seeking 1 full-time Formwork Carpenter to join our team on a permanent basis. The role offers a flexible 30–60 hour work week, Monday through Sunday, with hands-on duties in formwork carpentry.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of relevant experience or a Level 4 qualification (or a Bachelor’s degree). You will read blueprints, plan layouts, select materials, and build framed structures on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience in formwork carpentry.
• NZ residence or valid NZ work visa.
• Relevant Level 4 qualification or Bachelor degree.
• Ability to read blueprints and building plans.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans.
• Prepare project work procedure and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Plan the order and selection of timbers and other materials, and prepare layouts.
• Shape and cut materials to specified measurements, using hand or power tools.
• Assemble and nail prepared parts to form framework or structures or foundation for constructing buildings.
• Construct building frames and install cladding on the inside and outside of buildings.
• Remove and repair existing fittings, conduct renovation and maintenance service for the wood structures.
• Complete concrete formwork when required.
• To able to work with steel and metal materials when required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout planning

Framing

Hand & power tools

Team player

Education

Level 4 qualification

Bachelor degree (any major)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

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.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an experienced and well-established construction company.

We are looking for 1 full-time (minimum 30 hours to maximum 60 hours per week, working from Monday to Sunday) Formwork Carpenters to join our team on a Permanent basis.

You will need to have at least 2 years’ relevant work experience in the same field/industry or have a relevant level 4 or equivalent qualifications/certificates or a Bachelor degree of any major

Formwork Carpenters are required to:

• Read and understand specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans
• Prepare project work procedure and determine dimensions and materials required
• Plan the order and selection of timbers and other materials, and prepare layouts
• Shape and cut materials to specified measurements, using hand or power tools
• Assemble and nail prepared parts to form framework or structures or foundation for constructing buildings
• Construct building frames and install cladding on the inside and outside of buildings
• Remove and repair existing fittings, conduct renovation and maintenance service for the wood structures
• Complete concrete formwork when required
• To able to work with steel and metal materials when required

Successful candidates will also need to be/have:

• a great team player, be able to follow instructions
• physically fit and willingness to work hard
• Good eye for details and an ability to solve problems practically and effectively

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