Senior Experienced Slate Roofer

JobSpace; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle

PPE gear and uniform

Full-time permanent position

Growth potential

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking two experienced Slate Roofers for heritage restoration projects in the Otago region. Join a roofing and cladding team delivering heritage and character building work, with a full-time permanent contract and growth potential.

Salary ranges from NZD 50 to 55 per hour, with a minimum 32 hours per week, rostered Monday to Friday 7:00am–6:00pm. You will work on historic homes and commercial properties with PPE, a work vehicle, and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• High levels of experience and craftsmanship in slate roof installation and repair.
• A minimum 5 years' relevant experience, ideally including heritage or character home restoration work.
• Experience working with natural slate, lead, copper, zinc, and other non-ferrous materials.
• Sound understanding of traditional roofing techniques and heritage building conservation principles.
• Excellent knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings.
• Honesty and reliability with a solution-orientated focus.

Responsibilities

• Installing and repairing natural slate roofing on heritage and character homes and commercial buildings, in keeping with traditional methods and materials.
• Fabricating and installing associated flashings, rainwater goods, and non-ferrous materials including lead, copper, and zinc.
• Assessing existing slate roofs and advising on appropriate repair, restoration, or replacement methods sympathetic to the building's heritage character.
• Organising material orders and liaising with suppliers for heritage-appropriate slate and fixings.
• Ensuring all work complies with heritage conservation guidelines and standards where applicable.
• Ensuring all customer interactions are positive, polite, and respectful.

Skills

Slate roofing

Heritage restoration

Reading drawings

Team supervision

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.

Registrations of interest are encouraged for two full-time and permanent positions available now in the Otago region. We are a roofing and cladding company working on some of the most stunning and challenging heritage homes and commercial projects in the South Island.

We are looking for two experienced Slate Roofers to join our team, specialising in heritage restoration work.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Installing and repairing natural slate roofing on heritage and character homes and commercial buildings, in keeping with traditional methods and materials
• Fabricating and installing associated flashings, rainwater goods, and non-ferrous materials including lead, copper, and zinc
• Assessing existing slate roofs and advising on appropriate repair, restoration, or replacement methods sympathetic to the building's heritage character
• Organising material orders and liaising with suppliers for heritage-appropriate slate and fixings
• Ensuring all work complies with heritage conservation guidelines and standards where applicable
• Ensuring all customer interactions are positive, polite, and respectful
• Conducting all interactions with colleagues and managers in an open and collaborative manner to facilitate the best outcome for all required tasks
• Attending staff meetings and training as required
• Contributing to the implementation of the Safety Management System and of the equipment inventory
• Travelling to project sites, subject to H&S requirements
• Supervising junior staff

What's in it for you?

• A competitive pay rate — between $50 to $55 per hour depending on experience
• 32 minimum hours of work per week, divided into rostered shifts from Monday to Friday between 7.00am to 6.00pm, our business hours
• A full-time permanent position with growth potential
• Challenging and varied heritage restoration projects
• Great work environment and culture
• PPE gear and uniform
• Work vehicle

The minimum requirements for the job are:

• High levels of experience and craftsmanship in slate roof installation and repair
• A minimum 5 years' relevant experience, ideally including heritage or character home restoration work
• Experience working with natural slate, lead, copper, zinc, and other non-ferrous materials
• Sound understanding of traditional roofing techniques and heritage building conservation principles
• Excellent knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings
• Honesty and reliability with a solution-orientated focus

If this sounds like you, please get in touch today.