Rough Carpenter

John-Fillmore-Contracting-Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad scope of projects

Career growth opportunities

Supportive and dynamic team culture

Job summary

John-Fillmore-Contracting-Limited is seeking an experienced Rough Carpenter to join our Wellington team. You will contribute to land development, streetscapes, rail and marine projects, applying rough carpentry expertise to help deliver high-quality urban infrastructure.

We value collaboration, trust, and excellence, offering a broad scope of projects, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Study drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures.
• Selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts.
• Cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts.
• Prepping and boxing specified areas.
• Tying steel.
• Cutting wood joints.
• At least 3 years relevant experience in Civil and Construction or a NZQCF Level 4 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Study drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures.
• Select timbers and materials, and preparing layouts.
• Cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts.
• Prepping and boxing specified areas.
• Tying steel.
• Cutting wood joints.

Skills

Rough carpentry

Reading drawings

Material selection

Layout preparation

Cutting and joining timber

Education

NZQCF Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

We’re more than just a construction company—we’re a team built on trust, collaboration, and a passion for excellence. We’re a trusted partner in New Zealand’s civil and infrastructure sector with an excellent reputation, built on proven results, lasting relationships, and forward-thinking solutions.

We’re growing, we’re embracing new challenges, and we’re shaping the future of infrastructure.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Rough Carpenter to join our team. We deliver a variety of projects, including land development, streetscapes, rail and marine, and are looking for rough carpentry experience to help us create quality streestscape and urban infrastructure projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• Selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
• Cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
• Prepping and boxing specified areas
• Tying steel
• Cutting wood joints
• At least 3 years relevant experience in Civil and Construction or a level 4 qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF)

Why Join Us?

• Broad scope of projects
• Career growth opportunities and competitive salary
• Supportive and dynamic team culture