Description
Summary:
This role involves working as a contract carpenter on diverse residential and light commercial projects, including new builds, apartment developments, and high-end renovations, collaborating with a tight-knit team.
Highlights:
1. Dynamic leadership team with clear communication
2. Massive pipeline of challenging, rewarding projects
3. Consistent work load with long-term projects secured
We've got a solid pipeline of residential and light commercial work kicking off and need skilled contract chippies to jump on board. If you've got solid experience across high-end new builds, apartment projects, and detailed renos look no further. You'll be joining a tight-knit, motivated crew that takes pride in turning out top-quality work and getting stuck into a solid day on the tools. If you know your way around a set of plans, back your skills, and show up with a good attitude, you'll fit right in. Plenty of hours, reliable work, and a team that looks after each other on site.
If you're relocating or already local we have the opportunity for you!
What's in it for you:
* Dynamic leadership team that leads from the front and keeps communication sharp and clear
* Massive pipeline of projects - no shortage of challenging, rewarding work.
* Build epic projects you'll be proud to show off, this is the kind of work that stands out
* Consistent work load - 40+ hours per week with work locked in for most 2026 already
* We handle the nitty gritty - taxes, invoices, and insurances if needed, so you can focus on the tools. Paid weekly, on time, every time.
Role:
This role will see you working as a contract carpenter across a range of dynamic residential and light commercial projects, including full-scale new builds, apartment developments, and high-end renovations. You'll be expected to bring a solid understanding of construction ideally 5+ years qualified, confidently work off plans, and deliver quality workmanship to a high standard. Day to day, you'll be on the tools, collaborating with a driven and tight-knit team that values hard work, reliability, and a good attitude. Whether you're working solo or alongside others, your ability to take initiative and crack into the job will be key. This is a great opportunity to secure consistent work with strong rates and be part of a crew that takes pride in what they do.
What we are looking for:
* Trade-qualified carpenters with proven experience in residential apartment developments, light or heavy commercial projects, and high-end residential builds
* Detail-focused with a genuine passion for all aspects of construction
* Confident and versatile, comfortable handling everything from foundations to finishing touches
* Highly organised and committed to delivering top-quality workmanship
* Strong work ethic with a team-first mindset - culture is important here
Please apply online now, or fire your CV through to Dunedin@Heights.nz
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa