Car Groomer - Avis Queenstown - 2026

Trojanholdings; Otago; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojanholdings is seeking a Groomer in Queenstown, New Zealand. The role involves cleaning and presenting returned vehicles while ensuring they are safely prepared for rental. Responsibilities include working unsupervised, keeping the workshop tidy, and overseeing installations of ski racks and safety seats.

Key tasks include washing vehicle exteriors, vacuuming interiors, and ensuring all grooming functions meet high standards. You will play a crucial role in providing a quality experience for customers renting vehicles.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle grooming and cleaning.
• Ability to work unsupervised and maintain high standards.
• Strong attention to detail in cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and present returned vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are available for rental in a timely manner.
• Oversee safe installation of ski racks and child safety seats.

Job description

42 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Posted Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 9:00 am

This position is responsible for the cleaning, inspection and presentation of all returned vehicles. Helping to move cars to and from the city office, panel shop, service agents and firestone as required.

The workshop is to be kept tidy, safe and presentable at all times.

As a groomer you will from time to time be required to work unsupervised ensuring that all grooming functions are actioned to a high standard during your shift. You will be responsible for ensuring that vehicles are made available to the front desk and town office for rent in a timely manner and for overseeing the safe installation of ski racks, chains and child safety seats. You will also ensure that all vehicles and buildings are secured at the end of your shift.

Other specific duties include:

• Washing and drying vehicle exteriors including tyres and wheel arches
• Vacuuming vehicle interiors, and cleaning carpets and upholstery
• Applying cleaning agents to remove stains for vehicle interiors
• Washing and polishing vehicle windows inside and out
• Emptying and cleaning compartments in vehicles