Position: Painter
Location: Auckland
Type: Full-time Permanent (Minimum 30 hours per week)
Hourly Rate: $30 per hour
LEWIS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED is seeking full-time permanent Painters (Painting Trades Workers) to join our Auckland-based team. We work on residential painting projects and require painters who can deliver high-quality work and follow health and safety requirements on active sites.
Key tasks & responsibilities
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Prepare surfaces for painting (washing, sanding, scraping, filling, patching, smoothing)
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Protect surrounding areas and set up worksite (masking, drop sheets, ladders/scaffolding safety checks)
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Mix and match paint colours; select appropriate primers, sealers, and coatings
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Apply paint/varnish using brushes, rollers, and (where required) spray equipment
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Apply finishes to a high standard (including decorative finishes where required)
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Maintain tools/equipment and ensure clean-up on completion
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Follow workplace health & safety requirements and site rules
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Communicate effectively with supervisors/site managers and meet project timelines
Minimum requirements (must meet at least ONE of the following)
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NZQA Level 4 Certificate (or equivalent) in Construction / Painting / Decorating (or related field), OR
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At least 2 years (minimum 24 months) of full-time, relevant work experience
Other requirements
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good time management and attention to detail
- Physically fit and able to work on construction sites
- Full driver licence preferred
Employer Questions
Your application will include the following question(s):
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Do you have a full drive license?
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Are you based in Auckland
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Are you New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Resident Visa holder?