Furniture Upholstery

Canstaff; Timaru; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time role

Modern workshop

Design-led projects

Job summary

Canstaff client in NZ is seeking an experienced Furniture Upholsterer to join a skilled manufacturing team. This hands-on role covers the full upholstery process for commercial furniture, from prep to final finishing, using a range of materials.

You will interpret drawings and specs, maintain high-quality finishes, and work with designers, makers, and production staff in a collaborative workshop environment. A strong eye for detail and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in furniture upholstery or related trade.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and ability to meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Upholster commercial furniture including seating, panels, and modular components.
• Cut, sew, and fit fabrics, leather, and other materials.
• Prepare frames, padding, foams, and fillings.
• Interpret drawings and upholstery specifications.
• Ensure high-quality finishes and consistency across products.
• Use hand tools, sewing machines, and upholstery equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Work collaboratively with designers, makers, and production staff.

Skills

Furniture upholstery

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Sewing machines

Hand tools

Job description

Unleash your brilliance, join our team!

Our client crafts quality commercial furniture in NZ designed to inspire meaningful interactions and create inviting social spaces. They design and manufacture functionally clever furniture to inspire social interaction. Through their highly configurable designs and resources, they enable designers and architects to create spaces that foster human connection.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Furniture Upholsterer to join a skilled manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role focused on upholstering commercial furniture to a high standard, working with a range of materials. You will be involved in the full upholstery process, from preparation through to final finishing, ensuring each piece meets quality and design specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Upholster commercial furniture including seating, panels, and modular components
• Cut, sew, and fit fabrics, leather, and other materials
• Prepare frames, padding, foams, and fillings
• Interpret drawings and upholstery specifications
• Ensure high-quality finishes and consistency across products
• Use hand tools, sewing machines, and upholstery equipment safely
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace
• Work collaboratively with designers, makers, and production staff

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in furniture upholstery or a related trade
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and ability to meet production deadlines
• Experience working with commercial furniture (advantageous but not essential)

What's On Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Stable, full-time work with a respected NZ furniture manufacturer
• Supportive team environment and modern workshop
• Opportunity to work on innovative, design-led furniture projects

If you take pride in quality craftsmanship and want to be part of a company shaping how people connect in shared spaces, we'd love to hear from you.