Senior Cabinet Maker & Architectural Joiner
Senior Cabinet Maker & Architectural Joiner |Podocarp Cabinetry — Christchurch, New Zealand
Podocarp Cabinetry is a small, highly respected bespoke cabinetry and joinery business. We specialise in high-end residential and architectural joinery, delivering exceptional craftsmanship, precision detailing, and custom solutions for complex projects.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cabinet Maker & Architectural Joiner to join our team in a full-time position. This is a specialist role requiring advanced trade capability, leadership, independent problem solving, and an exceptional eye for detail and finishing.
The successful applicant will be required to work autonomously across both workshop manufacturing and on-site installation, often involving technically complex bespoke joinery and architectural features.
Key Responsibilities; -Manufacture and installation of bespoke cabinetry and architectural joinery to an exceptionally high standard- Interpretation of technical drawings and architectural details
- Leadership of projects from manufacture through to installation
- Problem solving and critical thinking on complex custom builds
- Precision finishing and quality control across all stages of production
- Working confidently with a broad range of materials including hardwoods, softwoods, laminates, engineered products, metals, plastics and specialty finishes
- Managing workflow efficiency while maintaining uncompromising quality standards
- Mentoring and supporting junior staff where required
- Relevant trade qualification in joinery/cabinetmaking.
- Advanced experience in bespoke cabinetry and architectural joinery
- Ability to independently lead and execute technically challenging projects
- Strong leadership and organisational capability
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Broad material and construction knowledge
- Experience operating plant and access equipment advantageous
- Leading complex bespoke joinery projects
- Delivering work to internationally recognised architectural standards
-Managing projects with tight deadlines and high-performance expectations
-Working in high-pressure environments while maintaining precision and finish quality
Desirable Experience Includes; -Architectural joinery- Curved and complex joinery fabrication
- Commercial architectural installations
- Leadership or project management experience within a joinery environment.
About Podocarp Cabinetry
Podocarp Cabinetry is built around craftsmanship, quality, and genuine care for the finished product. We are a small, family-oriented business that values skill, initiative, reliability, and pride in workmanship. Our projects are highly customised and detail-driven, requiring tradespeople who genuinely care about delivering exceptional outcomes.
This role is suited to a tradesperson who takes ownership of their work, thrives on problem solving, and enjoys producing bespoke joinery to the highest standard.
Applications should include a CV, portfolio/examples of work, and references.