Blaster Painter

InterGroup; Wellington; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

InterGroup is seeking Blaster Painters in New Zealand to join our growing team. This hands-on role covers surface preparation, abrasive blasting and applying protective coatings across varied industrial projects nationwide.

You will work across multiple regions with a focus on safety, quality workmanship and doing the job right the first time. Requires min 2 years’ experience and pre-employment drug test plus MOJ check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of blaster painting experience.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation including sanding and abrasive blasting
• Preparing steel and other substrates for coating application
• Applying industrial coatings, including intumescent and fireproof coatings
• Operating and maintaining blasting and painting equipment
• Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards
• Keeping work areas clean and organised

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Health and safety

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.

InterGroup are New Zealand's Infrastructure and Industrial Services specialists, delivering services in waste management, industrial, coatings and infrastructure. You may not have heard of us, but we do a lot - and we've got aspirations to be number one in every area we deliver. The only thing stopping us is needing more people! That's where you come in, are you up for the challenge?

About the Role

We're on the lookout for motivated and reliable Blaster Painter's to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be working across a variety of industrial projects, applying protective coatings and carrying out surface preparation to a high standard.

You'll be part of a supportive crew that values safety, quality workmanship, and getting the job done right the first time.

Location

You will be required to work in Auckland, Northland, Bay of Plenty, Christchurch, Waikato, Taranaki, Wellington and Otago regions

Hours of Work

Our normal hours of operation are between 6am and 10pm, 7 days per week. This role is a 40 hours per week position.

What You'll Be Doing

• Surface preparation including sanding and abrasive blasting
• Preparing steel and other substrates for coating application
• Applying industrial coatings, including intumescent and fireproof coatings
• Operating and maintaining blasting and painting equipment
• Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards
• Keeping work areas clean and organised

What We're Looking For

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Good attention to detail and pride in your work
• Commitment to health and safety practices

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in blaster painting

Why Join InterGroup?

• Work with a well-established and growing company
• Supportive team environment
• Variety of projects throughout New Zealand

Pay conditions

Min $28 per hour to a maximum of $34 per hour.

Note

• Ministry of Justice check and pre-employment drug test required.