Qualified Carpenters

Seeking Qualified Carpenters – Residential Work (Auckland-wide)

We are seeking qualified carpenters for residential work across Auckland. If you do not hold a formal qualification but have extensive experience in residential carpentry, we welcome your application.

You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality carpentry work while leading, supervising, and coordinating a small team to ensure residential construction projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

- You must be able to work independently and run site operations efficiently. - Strong knowledge of plans, framing, finishing and general carpentry works required..

Key Responsibilities: • Lead, guide and supervise a team of staff on site • Allocate daily tasks and manage workflow on site • Read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and council-approved plans • Accurately set out work and ensure correct levels, plumb, and alignment • Carry out and oversee framing, flooring, roofing, and structural carpentry • Install doors, windows, cladding, decking, internal fit-outs, and finishing work • Ensure all work complies with the NZ Building Code, consent requirements, and company standards • Monitor quality control and promptly rectify defects • Coordinate with site managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors • Train, mentor, and support apprentices and junior team members • Enforce Health & Safety policies, conduct toolbox talks, and complete site inductions • Identify hazards and ensure the safe use of tools and equipment • Manage materials and deliveries while minimising waste • Maintain a clean, organised, and professional worksite • Track progress against schedules and report delays or issues to management • Assist with problem-solving and on-site decision-making • Communicate effectively with clients when required • Complete basic site documentation and daily reports as required

This is a permanent, full-time position with long-term work available. Applicants must have their own tools; however, assistance may be considered for the right candidate. Hours could be from 40 to 50 hours a week depending on the workload.

Note only candidates with a minimum of 8-10 years experience in residential construction will be considered.

Please ensure your CV is fully updated stating your experience for this position.

If this sounds like you, we welcome your application by calling the Job Search Line on 0800 559 009 stating the job ID number.

- Right to work in New Zealand - New Zealand FULL Driver Licence - Able to pass pre-employment checks (medical if required), a drug test and a MOJ check - Physically fit - able to lift and move in a fast pace environment - Punctual to site and flexible with work tasks - Demonstrated supervisory experience for the requirements of the position - Strong leadership and communication skills - Sound knowledge of New Zealand construction practices and standards