Joiner

Tradestaff New Zealand; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Weekly pay

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand in Queenstown is seeking an experienced Joiner to manufacture and assemble high-quality joinery from plans. Immediate start with on-site installation where required, based in Central Queenstown.

You will measure, cut, and finish materials, operate workshop machinery and power tools, and ensure precise, quality outcomes on varied projects. Weekly pay and opportunities for long-term work await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Recognised joinery qualification and hands-on experience.
• Strong knowledge of joinery methods and techniques.
• Able to read plans, drawings and specifications.
• Experience with both workshop manufacturing and on-site installation.
• Excellent measuring skills and attention to accuracy.
• Reliable, safety-focused and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble custom joinery to plans and specifications.
• Measure, cut, machine, and prepare materials with precision.
• Operate workshop machinery, power tools, and specialist joinery equipment.
• Fit hardware, fixtures, and components to completed units.
• Complete finishing work to a high standard.
• Carry out on-site installation and fitting where required.
• Check completed work for accuracy, dimensions, and overall quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading plans

Safety conscious

Independent worker

Education

Joinery qualification

Tools

Workshop machinery

Power tools

Joinery equipment

Job description

Joiner

Tradestaff is looking for an experienced and qualified Joiner to join a busy operation in Central Queenstown. We’re after someone with strong practical skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to produce quality joinery from initial plans through to the finished product.

Location: Central Queenstown, Queenstown

Start date: Immediate start

Pay rate: $32–$38 per hour + weekly pay

What You'll Be Doing

• Manufacture and assemble custom joinery to plans and specifications
• Measure, cut, machine, and prepare materials with precision
• Operate workshop machinery, power tools, and specialist joinery equipment
• Fit hardware, fixtures, and components to completed units
• Complete finishing work to a high standard
• Carry out on-site installation and fitting where required
• Check completed work for accuracy, dimensions, and overall quality

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised joinery qualification and proven hands-on experience
• Strong knowledge of joinery construction methods and techniques
• Confident reading plans, drawings, and detailed specifications
• Skilled using workshop machinery, hand tools, and power tools
• Excellent measuring skills with strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Experience with both workshop manufacturing and on-site installation
• Reliable, safety-focused, and capable of producing quality work independently

What's in It for You?

• Potential for long-term work opportunities
• Work on varied, high-quality joinery projects
• Exposure to custom and detailed finishing work
• Work alongside experienced tradespeople
• Opportunity to further develop your specialist joinery skills
• PPE provided where required
• Support from the Tradestaff team throughout your assignment