Panel Beater / Automotive Spray Painter
Tranzit Group
Listing Description
Description
We are looking for a experienced Panel Beater and Automotive Spray Painter to join our team in our newly established and dedicated Panel Shop in the Seaview, Lower Hutt.
Here's what your day could look like:
- Accident/collision and rust repairs.
- Panel fabrication and fibre glass repairs.
- Paint prep, application and touch ups to ensure high quality finishes.
- Interior refurbishments.
- Maintain accurate job and workshop records.
What are we looking for?
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Panel Beater/ Collision repair technician.
- A relevant panel beating/collision repair qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Spray painting and glass removal/refit ability.
- A great communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
- Clean drivers' licence with the ability to obtain your Class 2 or Class 4 licence.
- A good eye for detail, an eagerness to get the job done right and a passion for the trade.
What's on offer?
- Competitive hourly rates starting from $35 per hour.
- Full time role (minimum 40 hours per week), Monday to Friday.
- Growth and training opportunities
- Supportive and experienced team
- Plenty of variety in your day to keep your skillset growing.
About us: Tranzit Group of companies is one of NZ's largest transport providers, keeping kiwi communities connected with our transport solutions nationwide.
Our bus and coach fleet is diverse, and you will work on most makes and models. The size of our fleet offers the opportunity to continuously grow your panel and fabrication skillset and develop some transferable skills to further your career in the automotive trade!
Applications will close on 11 March 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
Our recruitment process requires a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test and you must have the legal entitlement to work in NZ to apply for this role.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Tranzit Group for more information.

Tranzit Group
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Tranzit Group
The Tranzit Group is New Zealand’s largest family-owned transport and tourism company operating throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand. For almost 100 years, we have held the reputation of being pioneers and innovators in the bus and coach industry and we have no intention of stopping.
We are behind some of New Zealand’s most well-known brands including Tranzit Coachlines, Tranzit Intercity, Tranzit Tours, Pacific Tourways (Auckland), Royale Coachlines, Tranzurban, Cross Country Rentals, Maugers, Right Price Rentals and Bus Travel NZ Ltd.
Our people are our biggest asset!
They keep our wheels turning & being in the business of connecting people, connecting communities, and delivering outstanding services & tourism experiences, means everyone plays a vital role in our success. Operating across 35 locations around NZ, our team of more than 2000 work across all facets of the bus, coach, car rental and tourism sectors. This means there are diverse career opportunities within Tranzit Group and opportunities for career growth &advancement between our different businesses.
Tranzit Groups Internal Training & Development Team is dedicated to the ongoing development of our people & our I-Endorsed Trainers enable us to develop drivers from class 1 through to class 4.
Check out our website to find out more: https://tranzit.co.nz/who-we-are-and-what-we-do/





