Leading Hand

Tradestaff; Hastings; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive pay

Variety of projects

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Tradestaff Hawke’s Bay is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to lead carpentry works across civil and construction projects in the Hawke’s Bay region. You will manage daily activities, guide a team, and deliver high-quality workmanship on-site.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and coordinating multi-site tasks with a focus on timely project delivery across multiple sites in Hawke’s Bay.

Qualifications

• Proven carpentry experience with leadership capability.
• Ability to supervise on-site teams and coordinate workloads.
• Confident reading of construction drawings, specs and schedules.
• Solid understanding of the NZ Building Code and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise carpenters, apprentices and labourers while remaining hands-on.
• Coordinate daily tasks and allocate work to keep projects on schedule.
• Carry out general carpentry, formwork, boxing, shuttering and foundation prep.
• Perform structural repairs, framing, flooring, roofing and plasterboard work.
• Read and interpret plans to guide site activities.
• Collaborate with site supervisors, builders and subcontractors to maintain workflow.
• Uphold high workmanship and health & safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Carpentry

On-site supervision

Reading drawings

NZ Building Code

Site Safe

Transport

Attention to detail

Fitness

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Leading Hand Carpenter

Tradestaff Hawke’s Bay is looking for an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to take charge of carpentry works across a variety of civil and construction projects throughout the region.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled tradesperson who enjoys being hands‑on while leading a team, coordinating daily activities and delivering high‑quality workmanship. If you’re a confident leader who can keep projects running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!

Location: Multiple sites across Hawke’s Bay

Start date: ASAP

Pay rate: $45–$48 per hour, depending on experience, with weekly pay

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Lead and supervise carpenters, apprentices and labourers while remaining actively involved on the tools.
• Coordinate daily tasks, allocate work and ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Carry out general carpentry, formwork, boxing, shuttering and foundation preparation.
• Complete structural repairs, framing, flooring, roofing, plasterboard installation and finishing work.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications and schedules to guide site activities.
• Work closely with site supervisors, builders and subcontractors to maintain efficient workflows.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and ensure all activities follow site health and safety requirements.

What we're looking for

• Proven carpentry experience with a relevant trade qualification and demonstrated leadership capability.
• Strong ability to supervise teams, coordinate workloads and manage carpentry activities on-site.
• Confident reading construction drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Sound understanding of the NZ Building Code, construction methods and materials.
• Site Safe card, with EWP, Working at Heights and Confined Spaces tickets advantageous.
• Reliable transport, with your own carpentry tools preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, physical fitness and a flexible, can-do attitude.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay of $45–$48 per hour, depending on experience.
• Weekly pay to keep your earnings consistent with hours worked.
• Variety of projects across civil, commercial and residential construction sites throughout Hawke’s Bay.
• Great clients and opportunities to work on projects for respected businesses throughout the region.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on workplace health and safety.

If you're an experienced carpenter ready to step into a hands‑on leadership role, this is your opportunity to put your skills to work across exciting projects in Hawke’s Bay.