Joiner

seek.co.nz; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 84,811,000 - 122,043,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Career development

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Joiner to join a close‑knit team and grow your career. You’ll contribute to quality workmanship and read plans to guide on‑site work. This full‑time role is 44 hours per week with an hourly rate ranging from $26.91 to $38.72, depending on skills, qualifications and experience.

The team supports learning and development and values safety and craftsmanship. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Good practical experience in joinery.
• A trade qualification in Joinery would be an advantage, but strong hands-on experience will also be considered.
• Ability to read and work from plans and drawings.
• A strong eye for detail and quality.
• Good practical problem-solving skills.
• A strong commitment to working safely.
• A reliable, positive and proactive attitude.
• Pride in your work and a willingness to learn and develop.

Skills

Joinery

Read plans

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety-focused

Reliable attitude

Willing to learn

Education

Trade qualification in Joinery

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.

Are you an experienced Joiner looking for your next opportunity - and a place where you can continue to grow your career?

You’ll be part of a close-knit and experienced team, with the opportunity to keep learning, build your skills and grow your career.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to continue developing.

What you'll bring

Good practical experience in joinery

A trade qualification in Joinery would be an advantage, but strong hands-on experience will also be considered

Ability to read and work from plans and drawings

A strong eye for detail and quality

Good practical problem-solving skills

A strong commitment to working safely

A reliable, positive and proactive attitude

Pride in your work and a willingness to learn and develop

What’s in it for you

A genuine opportunity to grow your career, not just take your next job

Investment in your learning and development to help you build your skills and experience

Opportunities to learn from experienced people and broaden your joinery knowledge

Varied and interesting work across different projects

A supportive, close-knit team where your contribution is valued

The opportunity to be part of a respected, employee-owned New Zealand construction company

A workplace that values quality, teamwork and continuous improvement

This is a full-time position, with 44 hours of work per week.

The hourly pay rate ranges from $26.91 to $38.72, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.

If you’re looking for a role where you can do quality work, keep developing your skills and build a long-term career, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference will bring to our team.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Note - there are some pre-employment activities that will need to be undertaken to ensure that we are supporting you in your health and wellness journey, and these include a pre-employment drug screen, medical, ACC and criminal history checks if successful.