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He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

With a reputation for excellence in providing service and support to our customers, Cushman & Wakefield is a market leader in Facility Management and Facilities Service delivery. We have a genuine commitment to continually strengthen client relationships and raise the bar in terms of customer service and delivery outcomes.

We require an experienced Carpenter to join our Hamilton based Trades Team. You will be Leading the Carpentry team from the front, using your experience to ensure high levels of quality and customer engagement.

This role would suit an existing Tradesman, a business owner/operator looking for a new challenge, or a qualified tradesperson with some team leading experience looking to step into a role with a career path laid out.

This is your chance to join a growing carpentry team and grow your career along with it.

About the Role:

• Act as the first point of contact for escalations â“ technical and safety.

• Champion C&W safety management systems.

• Conduct safety spot checks.

• Conduct completed works spot checks.

• Approve SWMS and other safety documentation prior to job start.

• Managing minor work projects, ensuring they are delivered to required budget, quality, and timeframes.

• Managing close out documentation including variations and reconciliations.

• Liaising with clients, our in-house Trades team and subcontractor networking.

• Some management of minor works projects may be required, during peaks.

About You:

• Qualified Builder

• Licensed Building Practitioner

• People management experience is an advantage.

• Experienced builder, minimum 5 years being qualified.

• Estimating experience is a bonus, but training can be provided to the right candidate.

• Site Safe Gold Card, Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platforms highly desirable.

• Computer literate â“ MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

• A good communicator, both written and oral.

• Able to meet deadlines and work with a high level of autonomy.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Knowledge and commitment to Health and Safety.

• You must have good (English) written and oral communication skills and have proven experience dealing with clients in a professional manner.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

• Free Life Insurance.

• Free Income replacement insurance.

• Discounted Medical cover with Southern Cross.

• Access to Marram Trust holiday / medical program.

Health & Safety is a priority for Cushman & Wakefield and the successful candidate will be expected to have a good understanding of the H&S requirements and behaviors in commercial environment. Good personal presentation and customer service skills are also essential, as is a clean full driverâ™s licence.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a drug test, complete a Pre-employment Health Questionnaire and MOJ check. A criminal conviction review is also a requirement of the role.

Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.