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Carpenter
- Salary$32 - $36 per hour
- LocationChristchurch
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Construction/ Building
- Reference315608
Residential Carpenter
Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Residential Carpenter to join quality building projects in Central City, Christchurch. We’re after a skilled carpenter who takes pride in their workmanship and can confidently contribute across different stages of residential construction.
Location: Central City, Christchurch
Start date: Immediate start
Pay rate: $32–$36 per hour + weekly pay
What You'll Be Doing
Why Tradestaff
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.
Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Residential Carpenter to join quality building projects in Central City, Christchurch. We’re after a skilled carpenter who takes pride in their workmanship and can confidently contribute across different stages of residential construction.
Location: Central City, Christchurch
Start date: Immediate start
Pay rate: $32–$36 per hour + weekly pay
What You'll Be Doing
- Complete carpentry work across residential new builds, renovations, and alterations
- Construct timber framing and structural building components
- Install cladding and exterior building systems
- Carry out interior fit-out and detailed finishing work
- Install doors, windows, joinery, and associated hardware
- Read plans and specifications to complete work accurately
- Coordinate effectively with site supervisors and other trades
- NZ Level 4 Carpentry qualification or recognised equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ residential carpentry experience
- Strong practical knowledge of NZ residential construction methods
- Confident reading and interpreting building plans and specifications
- High standard of workmanship with excellent attention to detail
- Current NZ driver licence and reliable transport
- Site Safe preferred or willingness to obtain it
- Long-term opportunities with respected Christchurch builders
- Variety across quality new build and renovation projects
- Work alongside experienced tradespeople and professional site teams
- Opportunity to further develop your residential construction expertise
- Exposure to different stages and styles of residential building
- PPE provided where required
- Support from the Tradestaff team throughout your assignment
Why Tradestaff
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.