Back to careers

Carpenter

We are looking for an experienced Carpenter to join our team working on commercial construction projects.

Ideally, this person would be able to demonstrate:

  • Trade qualification along with 5+ years experience
  • Current drivers licence (restricted or full)
  • Have own basic tools
  • Be physically fit
  • Have own transport to get to work
  • Be able to help develop and contribute to a good site culture where team members are motivated to produce efficient outputs and quality work
  • Be able to provide 2x work references
  • The ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team
  • Be available to work weekends when required (time and a half over 44 hours)
  • Available to start ASAP

This role offers excellent potential opportunity for career advancement into a Leading Hand Carpenter position in the future.

Working with us

Our Aoraki people are our greatest asset. Recognising this, we offer a great team culture and supportive work environment, as well as a number of employee benefits:

  • A progressive Parental Leave Policy that extends beyond statutory requirements and includes both primary and secondary caregivers Annual health checks
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to counselling, legal advice, and budgeting support
  • Frequent team events so you can do fun stuff with your workmates outside of work
  • Southern Cross health insurance plan
  • Wāhine o Aoraki, a space for women in construction to connect regularly in an informal setting and chat about the challenges and experiences on site.

Our philosophies are clean and simple – work in the market we know and love (Wellington!), work in partnership with good people, treat everyone with fairness and respect, work hard, and have a heap of fun along the way!

Interested?

Email your CV and cover letter to Chris

chris@aorakiconstruction.co.nz