Glen Cameron using a tyre fitting machine to remove tread from a tyre
Tyre servicepeople remove, repair and fit tyres for all types of vehicles. They may also advise customers on different types of tyres, and check and adjust the wheel alignment on vehicles.
He whakamārama
Ko tā te kaiwhakamau taea mahi ko te tango, te whakatika, me te whakamau taea ki runga i ngā momo waka katoa. Tērā pea ka tuku tohutohu rātou ki te hunga kiritaki mō ngā momo taea, ā, ka tirotiro, ka whakatika hoki i te tūtika o ngā wira o te waka.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements to become a tyre serviceperson, although many employers require you to have a driver's licence.
Pay
Salaries vary, but tyre servicepeople usually earn between $16,000 and $35,000 per year.
Job Outlook
High vehicle ownership rate contributes to demand
New Zealand has one of the highest vehicle ownership rates per capita in the world.
