
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
While the building industry is showing signs of slowly recovering from the effects of the recession, work opportunities for carpenters are still low.