Carpenter jobs in New Zealand 2024
Job Description
Full job description
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our team to work in different sites within Auckland region. This is a full time permanent position, working 30-40 hours per week (minimum 30 hours guarantee).
You will need to construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials.
Your duties will include:
- Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
- Ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
- Cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
- Erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures
- Nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
- Assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
- Cutting wood joints
- May construct concrete formwork
- May repair existing fittings
- May work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals
- Any other duty that may be assigned by the owner
To be successful in this role you should
- Have at least 3 years relevant work experience or Level 4 qualifications in relevant field.
- Be a person with a detailed eye for safety issues
- Drug free with clean police record
If you have the necessary attributes above you are welcome to apply for the position by emailing your CV and cover letter to us (including contact details and visa status).
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Applicants for this position with NZ citizenship or residence visa with relevant work experience and/or qualification will be given preference.
Questions:
1. Do you have unlimited work right in New Zealand?
2. Are you a NZ citizen or resident?
3. Are you currently in NZ?
4. What is your expected hourly rate?
5. How many hours can you work per week?
6. How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
7. How many years of carpenter experience do you have?
8. How many years of construction experience do you have?
