Automotive Technician - Nelson

North Western Toyota; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Toyota qualifications support

WOF certification support

Staff discounts

Social club

Friendly team

Brand development

Job summary

Bowater Toyota in Nelson is seeking a qualified Automotive Technician. You’ll diagnose faults, service vehicles, and perform essential maintenance within a busy workshop. Training to gain Toyota qualifications and WOF certification is provided, with opportunities to advance in a supportive team.

A strong attitude and willingness to learn are valued, and NZ driver’s license is required. Toyota experience is helpful but not essential; you’ll join a family-owned business with decades of automotive

Qualifications

• A recognised Automotive Technician qualification.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• A full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Toyota experience and Toyota qualifications would be an advantage, but aren’t essential.
• WOF certification would also be highly regarded, but isn’t essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults on Toyota vehicles.
• Servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Oil and filter changes.
• Cooling system testing.
• Transmission and gearbox repairs.
• Brake and suspension repairs.
• Fluid replacement and general mechanical repairs.
• Warrant of Fitness inspections, if certified.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Diagnostic skills

Willingness to learn

NZ Driver's licence

Toyota experience (advantage)

Education

Automotive Technician qualification

Job description

Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic

• Full Time
• Application Closes 19 Nov 2026
• Nelson - Nelson City
• Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic

Love working on cars but looking for a workshop where you can keep learning, build your skills and genuinely enjoy coming to work?

Join the team at Bowater Toyota in Nelson, where you’ll work in a busy, well-established workshop, be supported to develop your Toyota qualifications and WOF certification, and become part of a friendly team representing one of the world’s most recognised automotive brands.

If you’re a qualified Automotive Technician with a great attitude and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need previous Toyota experience to take the next step with us.

What Bowater Toyota Offers You

• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunities to gain or upskill your Toyota qualifications
• Support to gain your WOF certification if required
• Staff discounts and benefits through business partnerships and sponsorships
• An active social club
• A friendly, supportive team environment
• The opportunity to work with Toyota, one of the world’s best-known automotive brands

The role

Our Nelson workshop is busy, varied and fast-paced, so there’s plenty to keep you challenged.

As An Automotive Technician, You’ll Be Involved In

• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults on Toyota vehicles
• Servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance
• Oil and filter changes
• Cooling system testing
• Transmission and gearbox repairs
• Brake and suspension repairs
• Fluid replacement and general mechanical repairs
• Warrant of Fitness inspections, if certified

Technical ability matters, but your attitude matters just as much to us. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in their work and is keen to continue learning.

Ideally, You’ll Bring

• A recognised Automotive Technician qualification
• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills
• A willingness to learn and develop
• A full New Zealand driver’s licence
• Toyota experience and Toyota qualifications would be an advantage, but aren’t essential
• WOF certification would also be highly regarded, but isn’t essential

If you have the right attitude and technical foundation but don’t yet have Toyota qualifications or WOF certification, we can help you develop these.

About Bowater Toyota

Bowater Toyota is a family-owned business with a history dating back to 1945, with Toyota franchises in Nelson, Richmond and Motueka.

The business has a proud history with Toyota, including Toyota Dealer of the Year awards in 2014, 2015 and 2016, along with Toyota New Zealand Supreme Awards in 2020 and 2021.

At the heart of the business is a commitment to exceptional customer service, backed by decades of automotive experience and knowledge.

Ready for your next move?

If you’re a qualified Automotive Technician looking for a busy workshop, a supportive team and the opportunity to continue building your career with Toyota, we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

• Full Time
• Application Closes 19 Nov 2026
• Nelson - Nelson City
• OnSite