" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eHammerhands | Residential Construction\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15849\"\u003e Trades \u0026amp; Services \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15850\"\u003e Carpenter / Cabinet Maker \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15853\"\u003e Christchurch \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15854\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 30/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn from experienced residential builders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong-term Christchurch housing projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild skills and grow your trade career\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Every qualified builder started somewhere - and this could be where your next chapter begins.\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re looking for motivated Hammerhands to join a busy residential construction team building quality homes across Christchurch. Whether you\u0027re already working towards your qualification or have hands-on experience and want to take the next step, you\u0027ll be joining a crew that enjoys passing on knowledge and takes pride in producing work they\u0027re proud to put their name to.\u003cbr\u003e From framing and fixing through to general construction tasks, you\u0027ll gain experience across a variety of residential projects while working alongside skilled tradespeople who are happy to share what they know. With a strong pipeline of work ahead, you\u0027ll enjoy the stability of ongoing employment and the opportunity to develop your skills on projects from start to finish.\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0027re reliable, keen to learn, and not afraid of a hard day\u0027s work, this is a chance to build more than houses\u0026mdash;you\u0027ll be building a career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat\u0027s In It For You\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarn \u003cstrong\u003e$25\u0026ndash;$30 per hour\u003c/strong\u003e, depending on experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong-term, full-time work with a busy Christchurch builder\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn from experienced tradespeople who enjoy mentoring others\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork on quality homes from foundation to finish\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStable local projects\u0026mdash;no chasing the next job\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrow your skills and build a long-term career in construction\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Be Doing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssisting with residential framing and construction work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing hand and power tools safely and effectively\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReading and following plans and instructions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting carpenters and site teams on daily tasks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintaining a clean and safe work environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaking pride in workmanship and learning new skills on the job\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Require\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePositive attitude and strong work ethic\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResidential construction experience preferred (not essential for apprentices)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn basic tools and reliable transport preferred\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eValid Site Safe or Construct Safe certification (or willingness to obtain)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReliable and able to work as part of a team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to pass a pre-employment drug test\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bring your skills, your work ethic, and we\u0027ll take care of the rest!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Max People?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Max People is a trusted recruitment partner with 15+ years\u0027 experience connecting great people with great workplaces. What started in construction has grown into one of the country\u0027s leading labour-hire and recruitment providers across construction, civil, agriculture, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics.\u003cbr\u003eWhen you join Max People, you\u0027re backed by a team that lives its values: Passion, Empathy, Optimism, Professionalism, Loyalty, and Empowerment. We\u0027re here to support your journey, champion your growth, and help you build a future you\u0027re excited about. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4474786\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "