Colin Edge Builders

09/02/2026

BUILDING APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY

Our small, tight-knit team are looking for an apprentice, so if you know someone who you think would be keen and the right fit for us, please share this post with them.

We have been building quality homes, renos, and light commercial stuff around the Waikato for over 30 years. Most of our jobs come from word-of-mouth because we look after our customers well and enjoy our work. We're like a little family on site: good yarns, looking out for each other, the odd bit of ribbing here and there, teaching the ropes properly, and knocking off solid work without the big-corporate stress.

So if you’re:
• Pumped to gain high quality building skills
• Reliable, keen for hard but satisfying days’ work, and don't mind getting stuck in
• Happy working around the Waikato with the odd days away further afield
• And have your drivers licence
You'll get:
• Real mentorship from qualified builders who've been with us since beginning their own apprenticeships
• Varied jobs – lots of new homes and the odd renovation here and there
• A proper apprenticeship path
• Decent apprentice pay + tools help
• A team that feels like mates, not just colleagues

No massive experience needed – just the right attitude and a willingness to learn. Spots don't come up often because once people join our team, they tend to stick around!

Keen? Shoot us a message here on FB, text/call Colin on 027 224 5145, or email your CV to [email protected] (check the site if you want). Tell us a bit about yourself and why you think you’d be a good fit.

Cheers
Colin

06/11/2025

I didn’t plan on doing a major renovation on the place we brought a few years ago just out of Cambridge only to sell, however Whangamata has called earlier than planned so it's on the market. Be great if you could share our listing to help us sell. Then I can begin on the next, and hopefully our last, reno!

Lifestyle Property for sale on 617 Maungakawa Road, Cambridge. This is a Lifestyle Property with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,3 car park. Auction.

15/03/2023

Very proud to have worked on this townhouse development of my sister and brother in laws in Cambridge, which was designed by Chris Beer Architects. A big thank you to my team and subbies for their excellent workmanship.

I reckon this definitely raises the bar for what is possible for townhouse development in the Waikato!

10/11/2016

This modern family farm house, designed by Sharon Robinson of
Smart Living Spaces Design Limited, with horizontal cedar weatherboard and vertical corrugated iron, creates nice sleek lines, and was a pleasure to build for fantastic clients.

28/04/2016

I'm looking for a qualified builder whose capable of running jobs, managing a few staff, but most importantly doing a quality job. If you are a qualified builder looking for a change, or a move to Hamilton, and keen to work with a great team on some interesting projects, please get in touch.
Cheers, Colin Edge

25/08/2015

The changes made during this renovation to this centrally located apartment were dramatic, as you can see by the before and after photos in this album. Designed by MOAA Architects, it's now a light, airy, and modern open plan space that enjoys amazing views over the Waikato River and beyond.

12/06/2015

it has been an absolute pleasure to build this stunning but simple pavilion home. Pearched on a hill top, it's positioned to optimise the amazing views over the west coast, all the way down to Mt Taranaki.

09/02/2015

I've just updated my website to include photos of a Cape Cod inspired bach I built some years ago at Pauanui. Thanks to the owners for sending the pic's, which you can check out on my gallery page at: www.edgebuilders.co.nz

At Edge Builders, Hamilton, we believe in quality building and an enjoyable building experience for all our valued clients. Contact us to discuss your new home.

19/01/2015

You would be hard pressed to recognise this home from the black and white photos taken before this renovation began to the end result, which is a stunning modern home with fantastic street appeal. This long term project for the owners has been well worth the wait.

19/01/2015

This unique architecturally-designed home north of Hamilton is now complete and is definitely a stand out. Careful attention to detail was taken throughout to ensure an exceptionally high quality home for wonderful clients.