Qualified Painters

A well-established painting and decorating business in the Southland region is seeking a qualified Trade Painter to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking for stable, year-round work across a variety of residential, commercial, and maintenance painting projects.

The successful candidate will take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, maintaining professional standards, and contributing to a positive team environment. The role offers a strong work-life balance with no weekend work, along with opportunities for career progression as the business continues to expand.

• Carry out residential painting and decorating projects
• Complete commercial painting and maintenance work
• Prepare surfaces including cleaning, sanding, filling, and priming
• Apply paints, coatings, and finishes to a high professional standard
• Maintain excellent attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Operate painting equipment and tools safely and efficiently
• Ensure projects are completed within agreed timeframes
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and team members
• Work independently on assigned tasks and projects
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project objectives
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures at all times
• Assist with project planning and material management as required
• Represent the business professionally on customer sites

• Recognised trade qualification in Painting and Decorating
• Previous experience in residential and commercial painting
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence or overseas equivalent
• High standard of workmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Reliable, professional, and motivated work ethic
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Physically fit and capable of performing painting duties
• Ability to meet standard employment and workplace requirements

Eligible to work in New Zealand or qualify for employer-sponsored work visa support