James Hardie New Zealand

James Hardie is the world's #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement building solutions.

We employ a diverse global workforce of approx. 5,000 employees across operations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, that included 19 manufacturing facilities and three research and development centres.

We believe that home is a sanctuary and a canvas for self-expression without compromise. As the trusted innovator and industry leader in the markets where we operate, James Hardie empowers homeowners and building professionals alike to achieve their dream home with premium quality solutions that enable endless possibilities for design and aesthetics, while also delivering trusted protection and long-lasting beauty.

Key to this effort is our dedication to our customers, market-driven innovation, an inclusive and empowering company culture, and an unwavering commitment to our Zero Harm safety initiative. We also recognise the company’s ability to influence the communities in which we live and work around the world. While operating with a global mindset, we put great care into how our business impacts the local communities in which we operate and serve by sourcing locally, employing locally and delivering locally.

Our business is fast-paced, and our people are smart in the way we solve problems, driven in our pursuit of results, and real in the way we build relationships and work together. We have opportunities available in manufacturing and production, sales, marketing, engineering, supply chain, accounting and finance, information technology, and more.

If you’re ready to join our team, you can apply now at James Hardie APAC Careers.

New Zealand

The New Zealand office officially established in Penrose in 1938. The company's first major contract was for the exterior walls of the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition in Wellington in 1940. From the 1940s to 1981, the New Zealand plant went through several upgrades and additions in its manufacturing facilities.

In the mid-1980s, James Hardie pioneered the development of asbestos-free fibre cement technology, and began designing and manufacturing a wide range of fibre cement building products that made use of the benefits that came from the product's durability, versatility and strength.

James Hardie New Zealand have been providing Kiwi customers with smart building products made for our conditions for over 85 years. Linea^™ Weatherboard was developed and perfected right here in New Zealand. It’s a proven product that has been used by builders for the past 20 years and is now offered in overseas markets.

With James Hardie building products, you have the opportunity to develop your own style, using one of the most space efficient and durable building materials available.