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Lead Carpenter Application

About us
Latch Build is a Wanaka based building company with one main focus: building forever homes. Whatever the spec or budget, every home we build is finished to the highest quality. Our work is varied, covering new builds, extensions, renovations, outdoor structures and commercial projects. We’re a small, tight team that takes pride in doing things properly and having fun while we do it.

The role
We’re looking for a highly experienced, qualified carpenter to join us full time. You’ll be trusted to run jobs independently and lead a small crew on site. This is a key role in a growing business, and we’re looking for someone who wants to build their career with us. As we grow, so will your opportunities. Based in or willing to relocate to Wanaka, available to start immediately or within a few weeks’ notice.

What you’ll be doing

  • Hands on carpentry across new builds, extensions, renovations and commercial work

  • Reading and interpreting architectural plans and details

  • Delegating tasks and guiding carpenters, apprentices and labourers on site

  • Keeping site safe, tidy and well run

What we’re looking for

  • Trade qualified carpenter with extensive residential experience

  • LBP licence (Carpentry) or working towards it

  • Confident working independently with minimal supervision

  • Experience leading or supervising others

  • High attention to detail and pride in your workmanship

  • Architectural or high end build experience a big plus

  • Full NZ driver’s licence and your own tools

  • NZ residency or a valid work visa

What we offer

  • Top pay rate for the right person

  • Steady full time work

  • A supportive, well organised small company with good systems

  • Opportunity to grow your career

  • Based in Wanaka, one of the best places in the country to live and work