Summary: This role offers a unique opportunity to work on critical buildings supporting the United States Antarctic Program in a remote and challenging environment. Highlights: 1. Work in a unique, remote, and challenging environment 2. Engage with critical buildings supporting the Antarctic Program 3. Exposure to unique plant, systems and infrastructure * All expenses paid * Make money, memories and new mates * Only 0.0001% of People Will Ever Work in Antarctica. Will You? **The Role** Hays Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Carpenters and a Carpenters Apprentice to join the facilities and maintenance team at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. This is a rare opportunity to work on critical buildings supporting the United States Antarctic Program, in one of the most remote and challenging environments in the world. **Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica (approximately 1,000 residents during the summer season, 250 in winter)** **Deployment: October and November 2026** **Pay:** **Carpenter - $55 per hour //** **Carpenter Apprentice - $45 per hour** **About you:** * Ideally a qualified OR experienced carpenter * Confident interpreting plans and drawings * Can-do, positive attitude * Physically fit and able to pass intensive medical checks * Willing to receive flu and tdap vaccination prior to departure * Willing to undergo police checks **What to expect when you're down there:** * Accommodation provided (shared bunkroom style) * Free food (not Michelin‑star, but hearty and plentiful) * Free flights from any major New Zealand airport * Work schedule: Monday to Saturday, approximately 7am - 5pm * Exposure to unique plant, systems and infrastructure not found anywhere else in New Zealand Please note: Due to facility access requirements, NZ Work Rights are required for this role. **What to do next** Please apply through the link. If you have any questions, you can email Francesca.Miller@hays.net.nz or call 021 229 9160.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
