General Wadsworth Contracting is hiring experienced carpenters for full-time commercial projects across Wellington and other New Zealand regions. The role pays $30–$35 NZD per hour for 30–40 hours weekly and offers AEWV support. Applicants need at least three years’ commercial carpentry experience and must already live in New Zealand.
AEWV Support — NZ Applicants Only
Experienced Carpenter
Full-time role with General Wadsworth Contracting, based in Wellington, New Zealand.
Experienced Carpenter jobs with General Wadsworth Contracting in Wellington are open now, paying $30 to $35 an hour, with visa support through an Accredited Employer for carpenters already based in New Zealand.
About the Role
General Wadsworth Contracting is a growing outfit with ongoing commercial work lined up across Waikato, Auckland, Wellington and Hawke’s Bay, and they’re an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer. That accreditation matters because it means they’re set up properly to support visa applications, not just promising it on paper.
The work itself covers real commercial carpentry, not just one narrow task. You’ll frame buildings, hang doors, fit hardware, cut and assemble materials, and handle both timber and steel framing. Since the company runs projects across several regions, you’ll need to travel or move between sites as the work demands, so this suits someone who doesn’t mind a shifting job site.
Hours sit between 30 and 40 a week, and any overtime gets paid at your normal hourly rate rather than a lower flat rate, which is a fair setup compared to a lot of trade jobs out there.
You’ll need your own carpentry tools and reliable transport, since nobody’s handing you a company van and a toolbox on day one. PPE is provided, but the trade tools are on you.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Frame buildings using timber and steel framing methods -
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Hang doors, fit hardware and complete general fix-out work -
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Cut materials accurately and assemble components on site -
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Install linings, skirtings, arches and finishing details -
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Read and interpret plans, specifications and technical drawings -
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Operate machinery, hand tools and power tools safely -
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Travel between project sites across Waikato, Auckland, Wellington and Hawke’s Bay
What You’ll Need
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A minimum of 3 years’ carpentry experience on commercial projects -
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Your own carpentry tools and reliable transportation -
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A valid New Zealand driver’s licence -
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Strong spoken and written English for site communication -
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Competence operating a MEWP and working safely at heights (Site Safe and MEWP tickets are a plus, training can be provided) -
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You must already be living in New Zealand to apply
Job Snapshot
Full-time
30–40 hrs/week
$30–$35 NZD/hour
Vocational certificate
Early Career (3–5 years)
Wellington + Waikato, Auckland, Hawke’s Bay
AEWV — must already be in NZ
Pay & Benefits
Working for an Accredited Employer with projects spread across four regions gives you a real shot at long-term, stable trade work rather than a single short contract. It’s a solid way to build your commercial carpentry experience while keeping your visa status secure.
Ready to Apply?
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