Joiner

Tradestaff New Zealand; Hawke's Bay; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled joiners to join their team in the beautiful Hawke's Bay region. This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced craftsmen and trade-qualified individuals looking for permanent, full-time roles with guaranteed hours and excellent pay rates. You will be involved in diverse projects, working with modern equipment and high-quality materials. The company prides itself on providing a supportive work environment and long-term job security. If you have a passion for joinery and a commitment to safety, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of joinery or cabinetmaking experience required.
• Confidence in reading and interpreting basic plans is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, cut, and fit materials like timber and plasterboard.
• Work in various joinery environments including residential and commercial.

Skills

Joinery experience

Cabinetmaking

Reading plans

Using hand tools

Using power tools

Health & Safety commitment

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Jigsaws

Routers

Planers

Job description

Joiners Wanted

Looking for your next big opportunity in joinery? Whether you're an experienced craftsman or a trade-qualified joiner, Tradestaff has roles waiting for you in the thriving Hawkes Bay region.

Why make the move?

• Permanent, full-time roles with a guaranteed 30+ hours per week
• Excellent pay rates: $30–$40/hr (based on experience)
• Supportive employers, safe working environments, and long-term job security

What’s on offer:

We have multiple openings across residential, commercial, and factory-based joinery environments. If you're skilled in cabinetry, staircases, bespoke timber work, or window and door installations, we want to hear from you. You’ll be working with modern equipment and quality materials in varied and engaging projects.

What we’re looking for:

To be successful, you’ll need:

• 3+ years of joinery or cabinetmaking experience (on-site or factory-based)
• Confidence reading and interpreting basic plans
• Skilled in using hand and power tools—jigsaws, routers, planers, etc.
• Ability to assemble, cut, and fit materials like timber, plasterboard, and panels
• Shop fit-out experience (bonus but not essential)
• CNC or edge banding experience (bonus but not essential)

You’ll also need to have:

• Trade qualification (preferred but not essential if you have strong experience)
• Your own tools and reliable transport
• A solid commitment to Health & Safety
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Two work references
• Class 1 driver licence (advantageous)

Ready to build your future? Apply now!

Let Tradestaff help you make the move, reach out today and take the next step in your joinery career.

Why work with Tradestaff?

We’ve been connecting skilled tradespeople with top employers for over 25 years. As proud members of the RCSA, we hold ourselves to the highest industry standards and work hard to ensure you’re supported, paid well, and set up for success.