Kia ora!
This is your chance to apply your automotive painting expertise to world-class aircraft, working on assets that connect Aotearoa to the world and carry millions of customers every year.
Based within our Auckland Production Support team, this permanent, full-time Aircraft Painter role sits at the heart of Air New Zealand Engineering. You’ll be part of a skilled whānau that takes pride in precision, safety, and doing the basics brilliantly. Whether you are an experienced aircraft painter or an automotive painter ready to transition into aviation, you’ll be supported to grow your capability in a highly specialised environment with industry-leading standards.
The role you will play:
What we’re looking for:
Experience painting large surfaces or working in industrial environments is an advantage, but not essential. If you bring most of this experience, along with transferable skills and the drive to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you:
Your journey starts here:
If you’re ready to take your painting career further and be part of an iconic airline with a proud engineering legacy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in transitioning into aviation.
Applications close 24th February 2026
At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.
Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.
"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."