The Opportunity

As an Automotive Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience while completing your trade qualification, working alongside skilled technicians to maintain and repair a diverse range of military vehicles and equipment that are critical to New Zealand Defence Force operations.

You’ll learn on the job, build practical skills and develop a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the automotive industry.

Key responsibilities

- Assisting qualified technicians with vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs

- Support vehicle repairs to meet WOF, COF, safety and operational standards.

- Build your technical skills through structured on-the-job training

- Learning diagnostic and fault-finding techniques

- Carrying out inspections under supervision

- Maintaining workshop tools, equipment, and work areas

What you’ll bring

- Pre-trade technical training or work experience within the trade essential

- NCEA Level 1

- Full Class 1 motor vehicle Licence

- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn
- A robust work ethic and willingness to learn
- An ability to meet and maintain a NZ Security Clearance

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