Painter

Pay Rate

• $24.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience, with a guaranteed minimum starting rate of $24.00 per hour)
• Paid weekly

Positions Available

• 2 positions

About the Role You will be working as part of a small, tight-knit team delivering high-quality residential and commercial painting services across the Wellington region.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions and assess surfaces to determine the required preparation and materials
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding and ladders safely
• Protect surrounding areas using drop sheets and masking materials
• Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding, and removing old paint or wallpaper
• Repair surfaces, including filling holes and cracks, sanding, and sealing
• Apply paint, stains, and finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
• Carry out wallpaper hanging, including matching patterns and trimming edges
• Maintain tools and equipment and ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures
• Survey painting project sites to estimate timeframes and material quantities, and select appropriate surface coatings

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of relevant painting experience, OR
• Level 4 qualification or higher
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and able to work at heights

Work Environment

• Supportive and respectful team environment
• Opportunity to work across a variety of residential and commercial projects

Hours of Work Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week Maximum of 40 hours per week Work will be scheduled between Monday and Sunday, depending on project requirements Weekend work may be required

Application should have NZ Residency/work rights. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.