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Position: Carpenter 
Location: Queenstown, Otago 
Type: Full-time/Permanent 
Pay Range: $30 to $35 per hour 
Days: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work required 
Hours: Guaranteed at least 30 hours per week 

The Company 
Our client is developing a distinctive accommodation and wellness destination in Gibbston Valley, designed to provide guests with a comfortable place to slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy the surrounding landscape. They are seeking an experienced Carpenter to take ownership of a varied range of building, renovation and maintenance projects across the property.

Key Responsibilities 
As a Carpenter, you will independently complete small building projects and a broad range of carpentry work across the property. You will work across new construction, renovations, repairs and maintenance, with responsibility extending from site preparation and foundations through to structural and finishing work. 
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Planning and preparation: Read structural drawings and engineers’ plans, measure and mark out work, calculate materials and plan smaller building projects from start to finish. 
• Construction and carpentry: Construct sheds and similar outbuildings and complete framing, flooring, cladding, linings, trims and other structural and finishing work. 
• Renovations and repairs: Repair, maintain, alter and upgrade existing buildings, decks, fences, gates, doors, windows, fixtures and timber structures. 
• Foundations and concrete: Prepare sites, footings and foundations, construct boxing and supports, and place and finish concrete for smaller projects. 
• Tools and worksite management: Safely use and maintain carpentry tools and equipment while keeping materials and worksites organised. 
• Project coordination: Communicate progress, material requirements and site issues, and coordinate with contractors, engineers and specialist trades where required. 
• Health and safety: Follow site safety procedures and ensure construction activity is completed safely and within your level of competence. 

To be successful in this role, you will need: 

• A minimum of two years’ relevant carpentry, building and/or construction experience 
• A relevant carpentry or building qualification is preferred 
• A full driver licence and digger, excavator or other plant experience would be advantageous 
• Complete a pre-employment drug & alcohol test on request 
• Provide an up-to-date criminal record check on request 

If you are a motivated and skilled Carpenter who is ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Please send your resume, along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity.

To Apply: 
Recruit NZ, part of People Inc Group, specialises in recruitment for small to medium local NZ businesses and has been New Zealand’s premier recruitment agency since 2008. 
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV, a cover letter, and highlight your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the team.

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