Experienced Carpenters | Commercial Projects
Max People
Listing Description
Description
- $28-$35/hr depending on experience
- Ongoing light commercial projects
- Long-term work potential in Christchurch
About the Role We're on the hunt for experienced Carpenters to join a busy crew working on light commercial builds across Christchurch and surrounding areas. This is hands-on, varied work where your skills are valued and your experience respected. You'll be working across multiple stages of construction, so confidence on-site and the ability to work with minimal supervision is key. If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a professional, supportive team — we want to hear from you.
Wages $28.00 - $35.00 per hour (Depending on experience)
Location Christchurch & surrounding areas
What's In It For You
- Competitive hourly rate paid weekly
- Consistent, ongoing projects
- Potential for long-term work
- Varied commercial builds — no two days the same
- Support from a reputable Christchurch-based team
What You Will Be Doing
- Foundations and concrete slabs
- Installing tilt panels
- Roof truss installation
- Framing and internal carpentry
- Working from plans and site drawings
What We Require
- Proven experience in light commercial carpentry
- Strong skills across foundations, framing, trusses & internals
- Ability to read and work from construction drawings
- Own tools and reliable transport
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Site Safe or Construct Safe (we can help you get this)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND
Why Choose Max People? Max People is a trusted recruitment partner with 15+ years' experience connecting great people with great workplaces. What started in construction has grown into one of the country's leading labour-hire and recruitment providers across construction, civil, agriculture, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics. When you join Max People, you're backed by a team that lives its values: Passion, Empathy, Optimism, Professionalism, Loyalty, and Empowerment. We're here to support your journey, champion your growth, and help you build a future you're excited about.
Application details
Max People
Max People was initially set up as a Construction recruitment agency providing outsourcing labourhire solutions to New Zealand's leading civil, Commercial and residential construction companies. We have since expanded our expertise to encompass agriculture, manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Headquartered in Christchurch, we're a recruitment agency specialising in matching exceptional support staff to leading businesses throughout New Zealand.
Max People brings a distinctive approach to hiring staff; We measure twice and cut once. We stand by our principles, Perseverance, Accountability, Consistency and excellence; we aim to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates in everything we do.
Our consultants only work with high-calibre, Quality individuals offering a tailored approach to recruitment and beyond. This approach makes us one of the market-leading Recruitment agencies in New Zealand that employers and Candidates can depend on.
At Max, we are passionate and driven people with a will to win. We attract and support the best people with a strong work ethic and are willing to go above and beyond. We aim to empower our employees through growth and learning. We encourage a balanced lifestyle and the continued development of our team.
