Travis Woods spraying a vehicle fender in a spray painting booth
Automotive refinishers repaint vehicles after panelbeating repairs to protect them from rust or to make them look more attractive.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kairehu waka mahi ko te peita ano i nga waka huarahi i muri mai i te mahi whakatikatika i te tinana o te waka ranei, ko te whakamarumaru i te waka ranei kia kore ai e waikuratia, kia whakapaipai ake ranei i te ahua.
Entry Requirements
To become an automotive refinisher you need to complete an apprenticeship and gain a National Certificate in Automotive Refinishing.
Pay
Salaries vary, but automotive refinishers usually earn between $15,000 and $50,000 per year.
Job Outlook
Rise in motor vehicles and road accidents influences demand
As the number of motor vehicles in New Zealand rises, there is a corresponding increase in the number of road accidents.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
