Carpenter
Mo tatou | About us - What we do
Our role at Antarctica New Zealand is to support world-leading science and environmental protection in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Scott Base is the hub of New Zealand's activities in Antarctica and each year, we employ seasonal staff to manage base activity and support science in the field.
Mō te mahi | About the role - What you’ll be doing It takes a passionate and highly skilled team to run Scott Base. You will join a diverse and motivated team in the world’s most dynamic workplace.
As the Scott Base Carpenter, you will be responsible for the maintenance and inspection of buildings and structural assets in Antarctica. This role also manages the fire response assets (e.g fire extinguishers) and provides support to visiting scientists and contractors.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Completing routine maintenance and projects
- Ensuring carpentry equipment is safe and appropriately maintained
- Managing fire response assets and associated inventories
- Using and updating our asset management software system
- Serving on the Scott Base Fire Crew
- This is a 13-month deployment through summer and winter seasons from September 2026 to October 2027.
Mōu | About you - What you’ll bring We operate in one of the most remote locations in the globe, so our team needs to work well together, focus on safety and integrate successfully into the small community lifestyle. You are a highly motivated individual who enjoys teamwork, a dynamic work environment and is an excellent communicator.
Skills and Experience Include:
- NZ Trade Certificate or equivalent within the building industry
- At least five years post-qualification experience in building construction or maintenance
- Current NZ motor vehicle licence Class 1 and ability to drive a manual vehicle
Tono mai ināianei | Apply now This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an organisation with a real and tangible purpose - for further details and to view a role description click apply.
Applications close 16 March 2026
For any questions, please contact people@antarcticanz.govt.nz
One of Antarctica New Zealand's core values is 'we care for each other and the environment’. We actively encourage applications from all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our culture is welcoming, accessible, equitable and safe for all. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks including medical assessment. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
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