Maintenance Carpenter - ref. p48174103
Wairarapa Hospital
- Permanent Full Time
- Building Property Facilities
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified carpenter to provide day to day reactive and planned maintenance for carpentry and painting and all other general maintenance requests, whilst ensuring the timely and cost effective completion for Wairarapa Hospital.This "hands on" role supports the Buildings Property Facilities Manager in ensuring that the district has a reliable client friendly carpentry service to all of its sites.
You will have the knowledge and ability to provide quotes for remedial work and liaise with contractors as required, you will also work with the Maintenance Team, undertaking remedial work and relocation of the mobile dental clinic service.
This is a permanent, full-time position, working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday-Friday, with a requirement to participate in the afterhours on call roster.
About the Team/Service
The Wairarapa Maintenance Team is a small but committed service that provides various maintenance services to Wairarapa Hospital and our other sites. Our service trades include, Engineers, Electricians and Carpentry along with Administration support and in-home equipment for the community.
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About you
Qualifications- Trade qualifications in carpentry/joinery or a complementary trade qualification.
- Have a clean NZ driver's licence.
- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
- Advanced certificates/tertiary qualification in compliance specific/related areas would be an advantage.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Thursday 7th August 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brian Freeman, Building Property Facilities Manager on (027) 266-9334.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.