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Christchurch City · Canterbury

Builder / carpenter

FeaturedFull timePosted 09/11/2026 · Closes 09/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$33.50 – $34.50/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

Join a quality-focused building crew based in Northwood. Two carpenters wanted. You'll run your own section of the job with support from a hands-on site manager. Hours are 7am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. A full 40-hour week. You'll earn $33.50 to $34.50 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. We want someone who takes pride in finish quality and can lead a small team. Bring your site safe passport; we'll verify it at the interview. You must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand. Ongoing work for people who turn up and do a good job. Free on-site parking. If this sounds like you, apply today and tell us a little about your experience.

Duties

  • Maintain a safe, tidy site and look after the gear
  • Frame, fix and finish residential and light commercial builds
  • Liaise with the site manager on progress and materials
  • Supervise labourers and apprentices on site

Required skills and experience

  • At least 48 months relevant experience
  • • Hand tools
  • • Team leadership
  • • Power tools

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Site Safe passport

PPE, equipment and induction

Hi-vis, hard hat and safety glasses provided. Site induction with the foreman on day one.

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