Who We Are

Hello and welcome to SMJ

We understand that choosing who you work with when building or renovating is a huge decision, so thanks for checking us out. As Kiwis, we find it hard to blow our own trumpet, but we’ve been producing award-winning joinery in Taupo for over 30 years, so we must be doing something right! Whether you’re creating something new, renovating, or simply giving your kitchen a facelift, we’ll expertly design and build something beautiful with you.

We were the first joiner and manufacturer in Taupо with a kitchen design qualification and Stu is a Platinum Member of the Designers of the NKBA, so we’re with you – from conceptual design and planning, right through to construction and installation. To ensure our designs are always accurately represented, we produce, manufacture and install our own joinery.

SMJ is committed to our work, customers and our community. We believe in giving back, paying it forward and supporting local. Stu has been creating development programmes and teaching skills in Taupо Junior Cricket for many years. SMJ also support the Associate Referees, purchasing shirts for young kids wanting to train to become referees. Sarah is on the Centrestage committee and passionately supports local collections for breast cancer charities.

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Meet Our Team

Stu

Meet Stu

Stu has over 30 years’ in the industry and is the big boss at SMJ. He has a Trade Certificate in Joinery and Trade Certificate in Benchtop Fabrication. Plus, he has a NKBA National Certificate in Kitchen Design and is a Platinum Member of the Designers of NKBA. Problem solving with the team to create really unique pieces is what he enjoys the most about working and SMJ. Stu says the best thing he’s created is SMJ’s leading reputation, not just locally in Taupo, but nationally through the Master Joiners Association and the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association.

Dream kitchen feature: “a built-in coffee machine so I can have delicious coffee all day”

Stu , Director & Owner

Sarah

Meet Sarah

Sarah is the powerhouse behind SMJ and gets excited when chatting with clients about their dream kitchens – helping them find their inspiration and seeing their ideas come to life is the best part for Sarah. She’s also the marketing guru, making sure their website and social media is up to date with all the latest trends, materials and inspiration.

Dream kitchen feature: “a robotic kitchen that cooks meals and does the dishes! But in all seriousness, a kitchen that flows well with plenty of accessible storage.”

Sarah , Owner & Admin

Mark

Meet Mark

Mark is the senior joiner at SMJ, not in age, but because he has over 32 years’ experience! He has a City & Guilds Advanced Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery and loves the creative process of seeing ideas come to life. Mark especially enjoys making one off pieces using wood; the best thing he’s ever created at SMJ is a rustic log vanity.

Dream kitchen feature: “having a tap that provides me with instant boiling water for my endless tea brews.”

Mark , Joiner

Shaun

Meet Shaun

Shaun is an experienced joiner with over 25 years’ experience. He’s passionate about creating kitchens with extraordinary designs that put a smile on customers’ faces. He loves working at SMJ because no kitchen is ever the same, it’s tailored to suit individual clients’ needs. He’s at his happiest though when he’s measuring up jobs, working out what materials are the best for the client, and finding the most creative joinery solution.

Dream kitchen feature: “kitchens should be easy care, easy access and have plenty of bench space.”