DKW Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking experienced Carpenters for a full-time position in Christchurch, Canterbury. Our client values the unique cultural heritage of their business and aims to leverage the skills of generations past. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to projects that honor these traditions.

Responsibilities

Interpret and work from building plans, specifications, and drawings
Measure, cut, shape, and assemble timber and other materials
Construct, install, and rework structures as required by the project

Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience in carpentry or a related field
Strong understanding of building plans, specifications, and drawings
Ability to work accurately with timber and other materials
Good physical fitness for the demands of the job

Working at DKW Recruitment Group Ltd

At DKW Recruitment Group Ltd, you will be part of a team that values craftsmanship and cultural heritage. The company offers a supportive work environment where your skills can flourish while contributing to meaningful projects.

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Working in Christchurch, Canterbury

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Christchurch is the South Island's largest city and New Zealand's second-largest by urban area (about 407,800 urban; 556,500 metro). It sits in the Canterbury Region on the east coast, east of the Canterbury Plains.

Canterbury is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Canterbury district, county of Kent, England; it was a county borough until 1974. Lying on the River Stour not far from its mouth on the Strait of Dover, the city has a mild oceanic climate.

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Traits that fit this role

Attention to Detail
Dependability

Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).

Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET

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Salary & compensation

Workers in Construction & Extraction occupations earn a national median of $46,654 — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Build the skills for this role

Build skill in plan layout, measuring and marking, cutting and fastening, and checking structures with plumb bob and level. No certification resources were listed for this posting.

How you lay out work from plans.
How you check plumb and level.
Safety habits you follow on site.

Strong fit if you build accurately from specs and work safely on Christchurch sites through DKW Recruitment.

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Listing facts

Role Carpenters
Employer DKW Recruitment Group Ltd
Location Christchurch, Canterbury
Type Full Time
Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
Posted August 20, 2026
Apply by September 19, 2026
Country New Zealand
Overview Full job description on this page (189 words)

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Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.

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