We are seeking a skilled Leading Hand to join our Wanaka & Central team based in Wanaka. If you take pride in consistently delivering high-quality carpentry and excel in team collaboration, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities: Support and contribute to a positive, inclusive Build Team environmentServe as a liaison between the carpentry team and Site Manager (BTM)Manage and coordinate the team and trade partners as neededLead toolbox talks, complete timesheets, and mentor team membersPerform carpentry tasks to the highest standardsMaintain a tidy and efficient work environmentCommit to fostering a strong health and safety cultureYour tasks may include: Concrete work, framing, and siteworksInstalling hardware, insulation, joinery, windows, and doorsErecting walls, building stairs, and roof framingTrims, finishing, and installing cabinets, trim, and moldingPrecision tasks: repairing furnitureExperience and Skills required: Post qualification experience in New Zealand or Australia preferredCommercial build experience preferredExperience working in a Leading Hand position on siteProven ability to deliver on quality and high-level customer satisfactionAbility to work well in teamAbout Us Beginning in Dunedin with modest roots, Cook Brothers Construction has experienced significant growth over the past nineteen years. Today, we proudly serve the Southern Lakes, Canterbury, Otago, and Auckland regions. We believe in celebrating our achievements, recognising the hard work and dedication that have driven our success. Our team and our projects stand as a testament to this commitment. Our approach is to inspire rather than manage. We trust our teams to make the best decisions for Cook Brothers Construction, granting them the freedom to act in the company's best interest. Our pursuit of innovation, quality, client satisfaction, and sustainability drives us to be a national leader in the construction industry. We believe our team is the cornerstone of this ambition. If you're eager to be a part of this journey, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Benefits: Competitive hourly rate + tool allowanceHealth insurance + free Access to EAP services + annual flu shotsActive Social ClubRecognition and reward programOngoing training and developmentSolid career progressionSupportive teamGood work/life balancePositive and social company cultureExciting projects both currently underway and in the pipeline #J-18808-Ljbffr