Tane Russell discussing a job with an apprentice
Carpenters work on-site building, repairing and installing structures such as foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in large and small buildings.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai i runga i nga whare kei te wahi mahi ki te whakatikatika me te whakauru hanganga pera i nga tuapapa, nga pakitara, nga tuanui, nga matapihi me nga tatau, tae atu ana ki nga whare iti.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements to work as a carpenter.
Pay
Pay for carpenters varies depending on experience.
Job Outlook
After a period of very strong growth, the residential building sector (where most carpenters are employed) began to slow in mid-2007, with a sharp drop in activity in 2008.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
