4 Cabinet Maker Journeyman Woman jobs in New Zealand

Kiwi Craft Kitchens is a trusted name in bespoke kitchen and cabinetry solutions across the Auckland region. With a strong commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, we take pride in delivering high-quality kitchens that are beautiful, functional, and built to last.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Cabinet Maker who can take ownership of projects from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and space requirements for custom kitchen cabinetry.
• Collaborate on kitchen designs that are both functional and aesthetically aligned with customer expectations.
• Interpret sketches, technical drawings, or digital plans to develop detailed cabinetry layouts.
• Measure, cut, and shape various types of wood using saws, routers, planers, jointers, and sanders.
• Assemble kitchen cabinets, including frames and drawer boxes with dovetail joints.
• Install cabinets and hardware (hinges, catches, knobs, etc.) on-site as per customer specifications.
• Apply finishes such as paint, stain, and lacquer to cabinetry surfaces.
• Create custom cabinetry designs based on drawings or customer preferences.
• Cut patterns using templates and produce decorative edges with router bits.
• Apply edge banding to exposed cabinet components.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cabinet making.
• Proficient in creating CAD drawings using Mozaik software, with experience in producing detailed shop drawings.
• Experienced in operating CNC and edge banding machines.
• Must have joinery skills and experience working with solid wood
• Proven ability to manage full cabinet-making projects independently.
• Comfortable working with hand tools and power tools with attention to detail.

• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends if required by project timelines.
• Must hold New Zealand Citizenship, Residency or a valid work visa.

What We Offer:

• A supportive environment.
• Minimum 30 hours per week | 5–6 days a week | 9am – 5pm
• Pay rate: $35/h-$40/h (depending on experience)
• The chance to work on a variety of high-end residential projects.
• Opportunity to show your own craftsmanship and creativity.

If you're a reliable and experienced cabinet maker looking to join a company that values quality and dedication, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV and examples of your work.

• Lead end-to-end installs of high-end residential joinery.
• Deliver perfect finishes — defect-free handovers are the standard.
• Interpret shop drawings and run installs independently.
• Bonus: chance to mentor juniors or step into leadership.

• 5+ years’ experience in high-end residential joinery.
• Proven craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage installs with minimal supervision.
• Advantageous: CNC/edgebander exposure, Cabmaster/Microvellum knowledge, leadership experience.

• Prestige: Work on luxury projects valued $100k–$500k.
• Growth: Career development + profit-sharing opportunities.
• Tools: Modern, well-equipped factory with ongoing investment.
• Lifestyle: Regional stability, strong community, family-friendly, close to Sydney.
• Culture: Progressive leadership that values discipline, pride, and personal growth.

We are looking for Kitchen Cabinet makers who have excellent knowledge with cabinetry installation to join our small team.

The number of positions: 2 

Working hours:Minimum 30 hours per week, Additional hours may be applied due to heavy workload till 49 hours per week. 

Type of employment: Permanent full-time position, shifts from Tuesday to Saturday (sometimes 7 days) with hourly rate from $32.00 to $35.00 NZD depending on experience.

Location: Christchurch, Canterbury Region 

Role

This role involves being out and about installing the cabinets (kitchen cabinets, wardrobe) that are sold to the customers in their newly built or renovated homes, providing great service from start to finish of a job.

Qualifications & Requirements 

1. At least 3 years of kitchen installing or cabinet-making working experience. OR a relevant diploma in carpentry may be alternative.
2. Be flexible to changing & demanding work priorities as we always have multiple projects at any one time 
3. Be physically fit and be able to work well within a small team of dedicated people and have good communication skills 
4. Be able to work additional hours if required (to ensure deadlines are met) within the factory or with site work installations 

Tasks and responsibilities 

1. cabinets assembling and ready to install 
2. able to read CAD plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures 
3. cutting manufactured board and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts 
4. ordering materials and prepared layouts 

If this sounds like what you are looking for. Apply now 

Applicants for this postion should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa 

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take the next step in your career, please contact Dannie Lee at