Trades in New Zealand
Carpenter in New Zealand
Carpenters take the skilled-migrant points route, the role isn't on the fastest residency list as of April 2026. Trade certification is managed by the construction sector's industry body.
77.7
Skill score Ā· Moderate employability
ā¹3.19L
Typical monthly pay
18
Companies hiring
What goes into the outlook
Government backing15%Bilateral migration agreements and federal skill-mission backing for the role.30% confidence
15
Market dynamics30%Live hiring volume, pay against country cost-of-living, sector trend, and automation risk.51% confidence
92
Placement outcome25%Verified placement rate and salary checks from past graduates and employers.90% confidence
72
Training quality30%Is the qualification officially recognised by the regulator and still in date?95% confidence
100
Things to know
Decent outlook
Skill score
Jobs and pay
Companies hiring
18
tracked across our sources
Typical monthly pay
ā¹3.19L
median across published pay scales
Sector trend
Steady demand
based on published indicators
Top employers in this field
Cushman & Wakefield 4
STAND UP 2
jobspy/indeed 2
jobspy/linkedin 2
CON 2
Green by Nature NZ 1
EKL 1
Imperial Garden Investment Limited 1
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jobspy scrape 'Builder Carpenter' on linkedin (NZ): 19 listings.
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OfficialImmigration NZ Green List
Immigration NZ Green List Appendix 13 (26/03/2025): Carpenter (ANZSCO 331212) is NOT on the Green List. Skilled Migrant Category points pathway only.
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PayTahatu Career Navigator
Tahatu pay band: NZD $52,000-83,000/year. (lower band).
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PayTahatu Career Navigator
Tahatu pay band: NZD $52,000-83,000/year. (median band).
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PayTahatu Career Navigator
Tahatu pay band: NZD $52,000-83,000/year. (upper band).
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Carpenters usually work regular business hours but may work weekends usually work on building sites and may travel locally may work in noisy, dirty or dusty conditions may do physiā¦
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OfficialConstruction and Specialist Trades ISB
Strengthening the Construction & Infrastructure Workforce Menu Home KÄinga For industry NgÄ ahumahi Back For industry NgÄ ahumahi Industry engagement Industry research Skills leadeā¦
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jobspy scrape 'Carpenter' on indeed (NZ): 25 listings.
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jobspy scrape 'Carpenter' on linkedin (NZ): 19 listings.
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jobspy scrape 'Builder Carpenter' on indeed (NZ): 12 listings.
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We, Z H PROPERTY MAINTANCE LIMITED , are looking to employ energetic andpassionate Carpenters to works with construction crews to build, adjust and repair woodframeworks in variousā¦
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**Carpenters** **Work Location**: Auckland Region **Employment type**: Full time (minimum 30 hours/per week, Monday to Saturday), Permanent role **Our pay**: $27\-$35 pā¦
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JQ Building Ltd is a well\-established construction company. We are looking for Carpenters to join our team. Salary Range: $26\-35 per hour Location: In Auckland range Miā¦
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High\-end residential carpenters are needed. We are looking for well\-presented, reliable, qualified or experienced carpenters to start on a number of residential sites. ā¦
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**Job Title** Carpenter**Job Description Summary** **Job Description** **Overview of Business Unit** The Carpentry team delivers reactive, project and planned maintenance serā¦
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**Job Title: Carpenter** **Company:** Keystone Homes Limited **Employment Type:** Full\-Time, Permanent (32ā40 hours per week) **Location:** AUCKLAND **Pay Rate:** NZD $30ā¦
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**Key duties will include:** 1\. Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures 2\. Ordering and selecting timbeā¦
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**Key duties will include:** 1\. Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures 2\. Ordering and selecting timbeā¦
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**Job Details:** Job Location: Auckland Type: Permanent, Full time Days required: Rotating roster, including weekends Hours per week: 30 to 35 hours per week Hourly ā¦
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A **carpenter** is a skilled tradesperson who constructs, installs, repairs, and maintains structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. They work in residential, comā¦
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**Company Overview** Excellent opportunity to join a successful and well\-established Auckland based company and become a part of a great team. **Key Responsibilities** * Reā¦
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Join leading projects in Auckland. We're seeking skilled carpenters ready to make an impact on major builds. Weāre currently seeking hardworking Skilled Carpenters to join oā¦
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Skilled Carpenter at Paul Davis Restoration of the National Capital Region, VA (Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand) ā linkedin NZ
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Carpenter at Cushman & Wakefield (Otago, New Zealand) ā linkedin NZ
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Supervisor Carpenter/ Builder at Cushman & Wakefield (Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand) ā linkedin NZ
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Earn $100k to $130k leading your own crew in Brisbane. 400\-500 house pipeline, Monday to Friday, and a company that controls its own work.**Why Apply** If you are a qualifā¦
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Due to continued business growth, we are seeking experienced carpenters to join our team. Applicants must be based in Auckland. The hourly rate ranges from $28 to $35 , dependinā¦
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Contract carpentry in Clarence Valley NSW. Earn what you put through ā motivated carpenters hitting $18k to $22k/month, top performers pushing $30k.**Why Apply** If you areā¦
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We are currently seeking reliable and hardworking Hammerhands and Experienced Carpenters to join our growing team across the TaupÅ and Gisborne regions. **What Weāre Looking For:*ā¦
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Qualified \& Experienced Carpenter Required **Kreative Builders** is currently seeking a **highly skilled and experienced Carpenter** to join our growing team. This role is ideal ā¦
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**Job Title** Supervisor Carpenter/ Builder**Job Description Summary** You will lead and supervise a team of carpenters and building maintenance staff, coordinating daily activā¦
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**Contract Role ā Competitive Rates ā Long\-Term Pipeline of Work** We are seeking experienced Builder Contractors and Building Crews to join our upcoming serviced apartments Devā¦
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At Green by Nature, weāre not just a greenspace maintenance company; weāre a team of dedicated professionals who take pride in delivering high\-quality building projects, repairs, ā¦
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SectorGovernment and sector intelligence
MBIE labour market data hub: Jobs Online vacancy index and Labour Market Statistics Snapshot inform NZ workforce demand.
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