Carpenter

• Carpenter । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Full-Time । 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• This is an excellent opportunity to apply your carpentry skills in a unique environment where the quality of your work directly supports patient safety and wellbeing.

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

As a Maintenance Carpenter, you’ll provide high‑quality carpentry services across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawke’s Bay facilities. Your work will include general building maintenance, repairs, light construction, door hardware, locks, glazing, and specialist carpentry tasks that help keep our buildings safe, functional and fit for purpose.

Working under the guidance of the Lead Carpenter, you will identify and assess building issues, complete repairs to a high standard, maintain accurate records, and support the delivery of key maintenance KPIs. Your contribution directly supports patient safety and ensures our facilities operate smoothly for staff, patients, and visitors.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be part of the IIG Maintenance Team - a collaborative, multi‑trade group that ensures the ongoing safety, quality and reliability of hospital facilities across the Hawke’s Bay district. The team is supportive, solutions‑focused, and committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, trade leads, contractors and other internal stakeholders, you’ll be part of an environment where teamwork, communication and professionalism are highly valued.

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About you

You’ll be a skilled and reliable tradesperson with strong carpentry experience and the ability to work well in a busy, varied environment. You will have:

• A Trades Certificate or New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4), or equivalent.
• Experience working across a wide range of carpentry tasks, including general building work.
• Knowledge of joinery, glazing, locks and hardware.
• Good understanding of the Building Code and relevant standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multi‑trade team.
• Good physical fitness and the ability to access a range of environments such as ceilings, under‑floor areas and plant rooms.
• The ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet timeframes.

Preferred: Experience in a hospital or similar environment and/or Licensed Building Practitioner status.

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 Māori, 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 17^th February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler । dawn.tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.