Careers at Harrows

Your opportunity to be part of an award winning design and manufacturing company and a rising star of the NZ Design industry. At Harrows we design and manufacture furniture for social spaces and we want someone to join our team and help take us on the Journey to becoming a superstar in our industry.

Our mission is to create beautiful products that bring people together to socialize, interact and collaborate. From agile workspaces to stunning hospitality venues and engaging public buildings like universities, libraries and airports, our furniture solutions are here to connect people and create joy for the soul. As a family business with over 30 years of experience in furniture manufacturing, we are deeply committed to design excellence. With a showroom in Auckland and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Timaru, we collaborate with the Design and Architecture industry throughout New Zealand and beyond.

 Role Overview:

We are seeking a talented and passionate individual with a depth of experience to help take our Product Development to the next level. As Senior Industrial Designer, you will use your experience and energy to pick up design concepts from our Creative Director and manage the full development process to completion.

Leading our development team you will manage the available experience and skills we have inhouse and draw on external support where needed to ensure projects are kept on schedule.  Our Production facility in Timaru includes a wide range of disciplines across Solid Timber manufacture, Joinery, Upholstery, Engineering and Steel & Wood Finishing.  This enables us to react and prototype quickly and  expedite our entire Product Design process.

You will work closely with our production team to understand our processes while collaborating with suppliers and contractors to ensure completed designs are always exceptional.

Responsibilities:

• Concept development in collaboration with our Creative Director
• Project scoping and planning
• Directing full development process including:
  • Detailed design
  • Prototyping and testing
  • Design refinement.
  • Design documentation & certification.
• Collaborating and mentoring design team through all product design decisions.

 About you:

• You’ll have experience working within a Product Development environment.
• Be a passionate and creative individual with a discerning eye for exceptional design.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong drive to see projects through from concept to completion without compromising on quality.
• Qualification in Industrial or Product Design
• Have sound understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Passionate about product design and the design-led interiors market.

If you are a visionary individual who thrives on bringing innovative design concepts to life, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on the interiors industry.

Got a knack for the details and want to work in a beautiful design driven workplace? Join our Auckland team, working out of our stunning Eden Terrace showroom to provide sales administration support.

The role is Monday to Friday, providing administration support to our Sales Team. General administrative experience would be preferred, but a positive attitude, attention to detail and the ability to use initiative is what’s most important.

Come and be a part of this vibrant team designing and manufacturing furniture with New Zealand’s best interior designers and architects.

About Harrows

At Harrows we design and manufacture furniture for social spaces. We are a family business who has been involved in furniture manufacturing for over 30 years. In our Timaru manufacturing facility, we offer a full furniture making service from timber machining through to upholstery, polishing and powder coating. We are a medium sized business with a team of 40+ meaning we’re big enough to provide diverse workload and opportunities, but small enough to still feel the benefits of a family business.

With strong growth in our upholstery department, we have a full-time position available for an Upholsterer in our Timaru factory. This role would suit someone with an interest in upholstery or craftsmanship, as training is available for those who may not have experience.

This position involves:

• Measuring and accurately cutting materials, working from templates and using manual and automated cutting instruments
• Operating sewing machines, staple guns and other upholstery equipment to complete furniture upholstery The ideal applicant will:
• Have knowledge of upholstery tools including sewing equipment
• Have a high standard of workmanship and dexterity

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience with new furniture upholstery
• Experience in cutting and sewing
• Experience in pattern making

What we offer:

• A very competitive hourly rate based on experience
• A supportive team environment at a family run business
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Learning and development opportunities working with new materials or technology, full training and support
• Happy to support the right applicant physically and financially with relocation to Timaru

The successful applicant will have an eye for detail, the ability to think outside the square, a strong work ethic and be self-motivated. Depth of experience in all aspects of upholstery will be remunerated accordingly. If this sounds like you get in touch today.

Please apply with a copy of your CV and a cover letter to marcus@harrows.co.nz If you don’t have a CV please write an email to apply with as much information about yourself and your past work history as possible.
Any enquiries please call Marcus on 021 220 7423.

About Harrows

At Harrows we design and manufacture furniture for social spaces. We are a family business who has been involved in furniture manufacturing for over 30 years. In our Timaru manufacturing facility, we offer a full furniture making service from timber machining through to upholstery, polishing and powder coating. We are a medium sized business with a team of 40+ meaning we’re big enough to provide diverse workload and opportunities, but small enough to still feel the benefits of a family business.

Are you an experienced powder coater looking for a new opportunity? We’d love to invite you to join our team.

With strong growth in our production line and an ambitious product development plan we are looking for an experienced powder coater in our Timaru factory.

• An interesting variety of work
• NZ made design furniture
• Leading manufacturer

At Harrows, we specialise in crafting exceptional furniture. We have a focus on design and product development, manufacturing furniture for social spaces like cafes, restaurants, airports, office breakout and collaborative spaces, all over New Zealand.

Our aspiring vision for product development and steady production stream will allow opportunity to flex your creativity and problem solving skills.

This position involves:

The successful applicant will:

• Be accurate in their workmanship with a high level of attention to detail

If you have an interest in this role and possess the attributes mentioned above, then do not hesitate – remuneration is negotiable and we offer excellent working conditions where you can be part of a progressive and positive team.

Please apply with a copy of your CV and a cover letter to laura@solvehr.co.nz. Any enquiries please call Laura on 027 562 3048.

At Harrows, we specialise in crafting exceptional and innovative furniture every day.

We have a focus on design and product development, manufacturing furniture for social spaces like cafes, restaurants, airports, office breakout and collaborative spaces, all over New Zealand. We are a family business who have been involved in furniture manufacturing for over 30 years. We have a showroom in Auckland and our manufacturing facility in Timaru, offering clients a unique level of personalisation, meaning every day is different in our factory.

With an upgrade of plant, we are looking to add more experience to our team to make a difference and help take our production processes to the next level. If the following sounds like you, apply today and “Let’s Make It”.

This position involves:

The successful applicant will have:

• Project management experience in Joinery and or shopfitting
• Estimating and Detailing experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly personality and positive attitude
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Flexible ‘hands on’ approach
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Working knowledge of CAD and CNC programming an advantage.

If you have an interest in this role and possess the attributes mentioned above, then do not hesitate – remuneration is negotiable and we offer excellent working conditions where you can be part of a progressive and positive team.

Please apply with a copy of your CV and a cover letter to laura@solvehr.co.nz. Any enquiries please call Laura on 027 562 3048.

As a furniture design and manufacture company for social spaces, our Technical Project Manager will be based in Timaru and oversee and assist with our more complex projects from estimating and detailing through to installation and close out.

Role Highlights:

• Showcase your ability to engage and execute.
• Pivotal role where you are responsible for the outcome.
• Oversee complex projects, liaising with clients and attending site visits.

At Harrows, we specialise in crafting exceptional furniture. We have a focus on design and product development, manufacturing furniture for social spaces like cafes, restaurants, airports, office breakout and collaborative spaces, all over New Zealand.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and assist in project estimating
• Support sales team with project solutions
• Oversee and assist in project Detailing
• Undertake site visits and site measures
• Liaise with Designers and Architects to meet client expectations
• Project Management
• Manage project installation
• Manage project close out and issue resolution

The successful applicant will have:

• Project management experience in Joinery and or shopfitting
• Estimating and Detailing experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly personality and positive attitude
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Flexible ‘hands on’ approach
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Working knowledge of CAD and CNC programming an advantage.

If you have an interest in this role and possess the attributes mentioned above, then do not hesitate – remuneration is negotiable and we offer excellent working conditions where you can be part of a progressive and positive team.

Please apply with a copy of your CV and a cover letter to laura@solvehr.co.nz. Any enquiries please call Laura on 027 562 3048.

As a furniture design and manufacture company for social spaces, our Technical Project Manager will be based in Timaru and oversee and assist with our more complex projects from estimating and detailing through to installation and close out.

Role Highlights:

• Showcase your ability to engage and execute.
• Pivotal role where you are responsible for the outcome.
• Oversee complex projects, liaising with clients and attending site visits.

At Harrows, we specialise in crafting exceptional furniture. We have a focus on design and product development, manufacturing furniture for social spaces like cafes, restaurants, airports, office breakout and collaborative spaces, all over New Zealand.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and assist in project estimating
• Support sales team with project solutions
• Oversee and assist in project Detailing
• Undertake site visits and site measures
• Liaise with Designers and Architects to meet client expectations
• Project Management
• Manage project installation
• Manage project close out and issue resolution

The successful applicant will have:

• Project management experience in Joinery and or shopfitting
• Estimating and Detailing experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly personality and positive attitude
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Flexible ‘hands on’ approach
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Working knowledge of CAD and CNC programming an advantage.

If you have an interest in this role and possess the attributes mentioned above, then do not hesitate – remuneration is negotiable and we offer excellent working conditions where you can be part of a progressive and positive team.

Please apply with a copy of your CV and a cover letter to laura@solvehr.co.nz. Any enquiries please call Laura on 027 562 3048.

Role Highlights:

• Uncapped earning potential – base salary + commission
• Working in the design and interiors industry
• Excellent working environment including parking

Our Auckland based Sales Executive will be responsible for driving sales growth in the greater Auckland region. Building relationships primarily with architects and designers, join a company with a legitimate point of difference and NZ made products that our clients are exceptionally receptive to.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing existing accounts and building new business
• Maintain relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance
• Business development, researching and recommending new opportunities
• Prepare and deliver appropriate client presentations
• Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences
• Demonstrate leadership and responsibility heading up the AKL based team

The successful applicant will:

• Have proven experience selling to the interior fitout/specifier market
• Be a fast learner with a passion for sales
• Be self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a passion for working in a design led customer centric environment

If you have an interest in this role and possess the attributes mentioned above, then do not hesitate – remuneration is negotiable and we offer excellent working conditions where you can be part of a progressive and positive team.

Please apply with a copy of your CV and a cover letter to laura@solvehr.co.nz. Any enquiries please call Laura on 027 562 3048.