Carpenter, Kāmura
Also known as
- Builder, cabinet maker, framer, joiner
Carpenters build, repair and install structures made from wood and other construction materials.
01:59 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$51K to $81K
Most common
$99K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Carpenters
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends
- usually work on building sites and may travel locally
- may work in noisy, dirty or dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- construct building frames
- install building cladding
- measure and cut building materials
- install windows, staircases and doors
- review building plans and drawings
- renovate and repair homes
- choose building materials
You need to do an apprenticeship to become a carpenter and experience may be useful.
You need
- to do an apprenticeship in carpentry
You may need
- a driver licence
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
Loading...
Loading job adsOther career ideas in Carpentry, roofing and masonryĒtahi atu huatau aramahi i Mahi kāmura, tuanui me te kōhatu,
Showing career ideas 1-4 of 15
Guides, Ngā aratohu
1 of 3