What you'll need to succeed:

  • You must have at least two years' proven experience in carpentry or in relevant occupations

  • Honest, reliable, hardworking with a 'can do' attitude and willing to learn

  • Attention to detail and able to see projects through to completion

  • Excellent work ethic and great time management

  • Passion for the industry

The role will include, but not limited to:

  • Prepare the layout of the project

  • Estimate height, width, length, and other proportions

  • Select materials

  • Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors

  • Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall

  • Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures

  • Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives

  • Work on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings

  • Check work along the way to ensure it's up to code and specifications

  • Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure

  • Work with prefabricated buildings

  • Build stairs, mantles, and furniture

  • Install cabinets and molding

  • Remodel homes and businesses

  • Create structures for pouring concrete

  • Erect scaffolding

  • Build tunnel bracing

  • Build concrete forms for tunnel or sewer construction project

  • Replace panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors

  • Repair or build furniture

  • Install partitions, doors, and windows

  • Move and install machinery

Other Details: 

Salary Range: $28 - $35 per hour depends on skills and experience

Location: In Auckland range

Minimum hours per week: 40 hours at least

If this sounds like you, please send your resume and your work rights (whether you are a NZ citizen or a visa holder) through My Job Space.