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Posted 01 August, 2026

Carpenter

JobSpace
New Plymouth, TKI, NZ Full Time
Reference: 779f77ce031f8f62

Job Description

Looking for multiple experienced Carpenters who have a good attitude towards work and great references. You will be completing various carpentry duties including Form Work, Framing and Finishing. The successful candidate will have at least three years of commercial/residential carpentry experience. About us Franklin Smith is a multi-disciplinary Recruitment Agency - specialising in Trades and Construction. We have offices is Auckland, Christchurch, and Nelson, with large scale projects around New Zealand. Franklin Smith is people focused; we are always searching for the best of the best in each industry. About you Undertaking various aspects of carpentry such as formwork, framing and finishing Read and interpreting plans and specifications 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 Cut wood joints Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in compliance with Franklin Smith policies and relevant legislation. Other duties as reasonably required within the capability of the employee’s role may also be required from time to time. The key responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to reflect the evolving needs of the business. The ideal candidate will also have Two contactable references Strong carpentry experience Your own set of tools Able to pass a police check and drug test About the role Minimum 30 hours per week Hourly wage ranging from $27.50 - $35.00 Permanent role - Monday to Friday, with extra shifts available on weekends As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to a different region for different projects, including Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu,Marlborough, Nelson, Northland, Otago, Southland, Taranaki, Waikato, Wellington, and West Coast. You will be given reasonable notice if you are required to relocate to another region. Franklin Smith will cover transportation and accommodation expenses related to the relocation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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