Trade

Joinery Detailer

Queenstown, New ZealandFull-timePermanentPosted 28 October 2026
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The opportunity

From a recruiter's point of view, this employer is hiring after a recent retirement, so they want someone who can keep projects moving. The business is a premium bespoke joinery operation in the south of New Zealand's South Island, with Queenstown the nearest main centre, and it has supplied every form of joinery for more than 30 years. The Joinery Detailer role is full-time and permanent at 40-44 hours a week.

Look at the duties and you can see what they value: confident reading of technical drawings and documents, planning that keeps each project on schedule, and calm problem solving when things change. You also become the link between builders, suppliers, sub-contractors, customers, architects, designers and the management team.

To stand out, show trade qualifications that cover at least kitchen cabinetry, or three years of proven joinery-related work, and name the Microvellum or similar software you have used. The employer holds AEWV accreditation and can sponsor the right international candidates into permanent employment in New Zealand.

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Key responsibilities

  • Read and interpret the technical drawings and documents behind each job
  • Plan and manage projects end to end, resolving problems so work is delivered on time
  • Act as the coordination point for builders, suppliers, sub-contractors, customers, architects, designers and management

Requirements and eligibility

  • Trade qualified with, at a minimum, kitchen cabinetry, or three years' proven experience in joinery-associated work
  • A working understanding of Microvellum or comparable woodworking software
  • Strong work ethic plus excellent time management
  • Effective communicator with customers, architects and designers, able to plan and problem solve

How to apply

To apply for this position:

  • Send your CV to our team by email: Apply by email.
  • Make sure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
  • Subject line: mention the position you are applying for (Joinery Detailer).
  • Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
  • Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
  • Attach a clear copy of your passport.
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