Automotive Master Technician

JOBCORP NZ Ltd; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand new service centre

Ongoing manufacturer training

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Jora New Zealand seeks an experienced Automotive Technician to join a respected franchise dealership in Whangārei. The role focuses on quality workmanship, teamwork, and exceptional customer service in a well-supported environment.

Flexible career growth is available in a modern dealership with ongoing training and a brand-new service centre. Competitive hourly pay with potential for additional earnings with auto electrical skills and WOF licence.

Qualifications

• A recognised automotive trade qualification is essential.
• Proven post-apprenticeship experience working on passenger vehicles within a dealership environment.
• Advanced franchise brand training to Master Technician level on Asian vehicle brands is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled servicing, routine maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding on passenger cars.
• Use advanced diagnostic tools and resources to locate and resolve faults.
• Collaborate with the service team to efficiently resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate service documentation including parts used.

Skills

Diagnostic capability

Autonomy

Customer service

Clear communication

Ongoing professional development

Auto electrical repair

Education

Automotive trade qualification

Master Technician brand training (Asian vehicles)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Leading, long-established dealership and accredited employer in the "Winterless North"
• Top hourly rates, overtime, continued training and excellent staff benefits available
• Franchise dealership experience and advanced brand training a must

Job reference - 1422886

• Leading, long-established dealership and accredited employer in the "Winterless North"
• Top hourly rates, overtime, continued training and excellent staff benefits available
• Franchise dealership experience and advanced brand training a must

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Your next opportunity awaits in Whangārei

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Technician with Master Technician brand training to join a respected franchise dealership in Whangārei. The role offers a professional, well-supported environment with a strong focus on quality workmanship, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

Whangārei, the gateway to Northland and the Bay of Islands, offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable housing, and a slower pace of life, making it ideal for those seeking career growth alongside lifestyle balance.

Benefits of the role

• Enjoy life in Whangārei - a vibrant city surrounded by beaches, bush, and a subtropical climate
• Be part of a well-known Kiwi owned company with first-class dealerships andbusy workshops
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training to keep your skills current
• Work on high-quality, well-known vehicle brands using modern tools and equipment in a professional dealership environment with a brand new service centre
• Join a collaborative, close-knit team that values support, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• With a clear path for career advancement, you'll have the opportunity to climb the ladder and take on leadership roles within the organisation
• Enjoy competitive, experience-based pay of between $33-$40 per hour, with additional earning potential for auto electrical skills and a WOF licence.
• This is a permanent, full-time role with a minimum of 40 hours per week

The role

• As a qualified technician, you will be performing scheduled servicing, routine maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding, as well as minor and major repairs on passenger cars
• With your advanced brand training and diagnostics skills, you will be using advanced diagnostic tools and technical resources to find and resolve faults
• Collaborate with the wider service team to efficiently resolve technical issues and challenges
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date service documentation, including all work completed and parts used

Role requirements

• A recognised automotive trade qualification is essential
• Proven post-apprenticeship experience working on passenger vehicles within a dealership environment
• Advanced franchise brand training to Master Technician level on Asian vehicle brands is required (e.g. Mitsubishi or Mazda)
• Strong diagnostic capability with solid mechanical and electrical repair skills
• Ability to work autonomously while consistently meeting workshop deadlines
• Clear communication skills and a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service
• A genuine commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up with new automotive technologies
• Auto electrical repair experience and a current WOF licence are highly sought after