Apprentice Automotive Technician

North Western Toyota; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & MITO support

Career progression to Master Tech

Job summary

TRC Toyota in Whanganui is seeking an apprentice automotive technician to join the service team. The role offers exposure to latest vehicles, hybrid tech, and a clear path to becoming a Toyota Diagnostic Master Technician through MITO-aligned training.

We provide strong training and support, a positive environment, and a commitment to developing your skills over a structured 3-year programme. Apply now to start your automotive career with TRC Toyota.

Qualifications

• Have a genuine interest in the motor industry and vehicles.
• Like working and being part of a team environment.
• Keen desire to learn, develop and keep up with the workload - both theory and practical.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Hold a clean driver's license.
• Have a desire to always achieve a high standard of customer service.
• Have a positive attitude, lots of energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
• A solid work ethic.
• A pre-apprenticeship course would be looked upon favourably.

Responsibilities

• The role of apprentice is interesting and varied and requires you to be able to learn and retain information.

Skills

Interest in motors

Team player

Willing to learn

Communication skills

Clean driver's license

Customer service mindset

Positive attitude

Work ethic

Pre-apprenticeship encouraged

Job description

• Full Time


• Application Closes 20 Oct 2026


• Manawatu - Whanganui


• Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic

At TRC Toyota in Whanganui, we have a 'grow service' strategy in place which is great news for you! A position is available for an apprentice automotive technician to join our service team.

We are committed to delivering exceptional service, quality and value in all areas of the dealership. We are looking for a highly motivated person to join us.

What's in it for you?

• You’d get to work on the latest and greatest world class vehicles including hybrid technologies, as well as some of the old school tech


• Annual Awards with Apprentice Tech always hotly contested - could be you in the running down the track..!


• We would give you great training and support, both internally and at Toyota New Zealand - stick with us and follow the career path to becoming a Toyota Diagnostic Master Technician!


• You can become qualified within 3 years by keeping up with all MITO requirements - a company expectation


• We have a positive, supportive and enjoyable environment where we are always striving to be the best.

What skills would you need to have?

• Have a genuine interest in the motor industry and vehicles, and perhaps even some experience in this industry


• Like working and being part of a team environment


• Have a keen desire to learn, develop and keep up with the workload - both theory and practical


• Have good written and verbal communication skills


• Hold a clean driver's license


• Have a desire to always achieve a high standard of customer service.


• Have a positive attitude, lots of energy, enthusiasm and motivation


• A solid work ethic


• A pre-apprenticeship course would be looked upon favourably

The role of apprentice is interesting and varied and requires you to be able to learn and retain information.