Automotive Installation Technician - Vehicle Technology

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate up to $45/hr

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Mobile phone

Ongoing product and technical training

Diverse work across vehicle types

Career stability

Career progression

Job summary

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd. is seeking a mobile technician to install and commission vehicle technology across passenger, commercial, and fleet vehicles in New Zealand.

The role offers an up-to-$45/hour rate, with a company vehicle or allowance and ongoing training, supporting career development in a technology-driven auto industry. You’ll install safety systems, cameras, fleet-management solutions, accessories and aftermarket equipment, working across Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga and

Qualifications

• Automotive trade qualifications or proven hands-on mechanical/auto electrical experience across multiple vehicle types.
• Confidence using tools and interpreting installation instructions.
• Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a close-knit team.
• Professional communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• A current full New Zealand driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Take your automotive skills into a specialist, technology-driven field as a mobile technician.
• Install and commission vehicle technology including safety systems, cameras, fleet management solutions, accessories and specialist aftermarket equipment.
• Enjoy a varied role across different vehicles, managing your own jobs and supporting commercial and fleet customers across your region.

Skills

Accessory fitting

Auto electrical experience

Autonomous work

Customer communication

Driver license

Education

Automotive trade qualifications

Job description

Job reference - 1664739

Experienced Automotive Technician, Auto Electrician, or Accessory Fitter required

Install specialist vehicle technology on passenger, commercial, and fleet vehicles

Excellent hourly rate, vehicle provided or allowance, and long-term career opportunities

Access 34 years of our client relationships and connections and find your next job. New Zealand's leaders in motor industry recruitment since 1991.

The employer

The employer is an established New Zealand automotive workshop that also provides specialist services in vehicle technology and accessory installations on top of auto electrical and other aftermarket solutions.

With almost 20 years of industry success and continued growth, they're now expanding their team across Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, and Christchurch, offering the opportunity to develop specialist skills while working on a diverse range of vehicles.

The benefits

• Competitive hourly rate - up to $45 per hourbased on experience
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Mobile phone
• Ongoing product and technical training
• Diverse work across multiple vehicle types and industries
• A secure position with a business experiencing sustained growth
• Genuine opportunities to broaden your technical skills and progress your career

The role

Take your automotive skills into a specialist, technology-driven field as a mobile technician.

Install and commission vehicle technology including safety systems, cameras, fleet management solutions, accessories and specialist aftermarket equipment.

Enjoy a varied role working across different vehicles, managing your own jobs and supporting commercial and fleet customers across your region.

Skills required

We're interested in hearing from people who have experience fitting accessories or aftermarket products, preferably in the automotive industry or a sector where your installations skills are transferable.

You’ll also bring:

• Automotive trade qualifications or proven hands-on mechanical/auto electrical experience, particularly on a range of vehicles including buses or other heavy commercial vehicles
• Confidence using tools and interpreting installation instructions
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a close-knit team
• Professional communication skills and a customer-focused attitude
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence

Previous experience with auto electrical systems, 12V products, vehicle electronics or security systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

There are opportunities available across Wellington (which will be workshop based), Auckland, Tauranga, and Christchurch.

Applications from those offshore cannot be considered at this time.

If you enjoy practical, hands-on work and are looking to move into a specialist field with excellent long-term prospects, we'd like to hear from you.