Plasterboard Installer - Apprentice or Skilled

Troake; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Career progression

Job summary

Troake, a privately owned New Zealand interiors construction company based in Silverdale, invites applications for a Plasterboard Installer – Apprentice or Skilled. Work spans commercial, residential, renovations, apartments and architectural fit-out projects across the North Island.

We seek someone who fits well with our team culture and can work efficiently, with on‑the‑job training for the right person and opportunities to progress within a professional, inclusive organisation.

Qualifications

• No strict experience required; willing to teach the right person.
• Residential and commercial plasterboard work across NZ.
• Team culture fit and motivates to contribute as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Install all types of plasterboards including Barrerline and Weatherline.
• Understand and install all specialty GIB systems e.g. Noise, Fire, Brace.
• Follow instructions from team leads and retain information/teachings.

Skills

Plasterboard installation

GIB systems

Team player

Positive attitude

Learn on the job

Education

Apprenticeship in plasterboard installation

Trade qualification in plastering

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Plasterboard Installer - Apprentice or Skilled

Troake is a privately owned New Zealand based interiors construction company based in Silverdale. Our work consists of commercial, residential, renovations, apartments and architectural fit-out projects based throughout the North Island.

With over 30 years in the interiors business we have built a very strong reputation within the industry and formed a very talented team. We are looking for somebody to join this team with either, limited plasterboard experience or somebody with a large amount of experience in the trade. The priority for us, is finding somebody who fits in well with our team culture and works efficiently and contributes as a team player. We are willing to teach the trade to the right person as long as they have a positive attitude and is motivated.

Key responsibilities (Depending on Experience)

• Install all types of plasterboards including Barrerline and Weatherline
• Understand and install all specialty GIB systems e.g. Noise, Fire, Brace
• Follow instructions and guidance from team leads and retain information/teachings

In return, the company offers competitive rates, a variety of both commercial and residential projects and potential career progression. You will have the opportunity to work for a professional, innovative, and driven organisation that believes in looking after our people and building an inclusive team environment for all staff.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.