Technician – Carpentry Trade/Building

Permanent Full-Time

The School of Construction, Electrical, Plumbing and Automotive Trades is seeking to appoint a Technician to support our Carpentry Certificate programmes.

About the role | Te Kaupapa

Key responsibilities include supporting the delivery of quality learning programmes within the School through managing class materials, tools and equipment, arranging purchase orders and tracking deliveries, maintaining supplier relationships, basic financial monitoring and delivery of equipment and resources for teaching programmes, as well as day to day manual tasks that allow the programmes to run smoothly for tutors and students.

This role includes management and preparation of workshops and building sites and may include assisting Tutors in the classrooms, workshops and on site. The primary work site for this position is intended to be the School of Construction campus in Petone; though kaimahi might also be required to work on other delivery sites, including the Whitireia Porirua campus.

About you

Key technical attributes for the role are a relevant carpentry trade qualification and broad industry experience. You will also have sound working knowledge of building compliance & legislative requirements and the ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications (advanced level). High level on-job communication skills are essential to this role. A forklift licence and Health and safety training would be an advantage.

Applicants will be required to pass a Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions Check in order to work with young people and should hold a current driver's license.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and converse positively with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, students, and internal and external customers.

Essential personal attributes are leadership and self-management, initiative, and the ability to work well independently and within a team environment. The role also requires excellent self-management, time management and planning skills.

This position requires a degree of moderate/heavy lifting and other physical activities throughout the day. This role is suited for someone who is physically fit.

What we can offer you

We know it's important to maintain a healthy work/life balance.  We offer a number of services and benefits to support our staff.  When you work with us, we can offer you some of the following benefits:

• Free car parking
• Onsite Café at Whitireia and WelTec campuses
• Rewards and Recognitions programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• A range of wellness initiatives
• Professional Development opportunities
• Staff discounts via our app at selected retailers
• Free staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services

Whitireia and WelTec, deliver a range of career training choices and vast opportunities for schools, staff and students.

We are known for our distinctiveness (Ahureitanga) and we have special relationships with mana whenua WelTec with Te Ātiawa and Whitireia with Ngāti Toa. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Mā tātou, mō tātou Ko WelTec ki Te Ātiawa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou.

Whitireia & WelTec's vision (Whakakitenga) is:

Learning together. Transforming lives. Te ako ngātahi. Te whakaahua kētanga o te tangata

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

Click on the "Apply Now" and complete the on-line application form. Please note it is important that you complete all sections of the on-line application.

For other information please email 

Applications close: 11 January 2026