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.

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.