Vehicle Inspector

Vehicle Inspection NZ; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Professional development

Career progression

Competitive hourly rate

Life and trauma insurance

Discounted health insurance

Birthday day off

Job summary

VINZ in Palmerston North is seeking a Vehicle Inspector to join our team. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical knowledge, sharp judgement and the ability to call things as you see them.

You'll inspect vehicles for safety and compliance, give customers clear, professional advice, and collaborate with teammates to maintain VINZ's high technical standards. If you have NZTA authority or are ready to pursue it, this role offers structured training and genuine career progression.

Qualifications

• Solid mechanical knowledge or vehicle-inspection background.
• Ability to meet NZTA requirements for Vehicle Inspector authority.
• Confident when explaining findings to customers and colleagues.
• Strong judgement and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and assess safety and compliance.
• Provide clear, professional advice to customers.
• Work with teammates to maintain high technical standards.
• Contribute to ongoing knowledge sharing and training.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Decision making

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Vehicle Inspector

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Reference: 6924134

Know vehicles? Trust your judgement? Let's talk.

At VINZ, vehicle inspection is about more than working through a checklist. It takes a sharp eye, sound mechanical knowledge and the confidence to call things as you see them.

We're looking for a Vehicle Inspector to join our Palmerston North team in a full-time role.

Already hold your inspector authority? Brilliant, you could hit the ground running. Not qualified yet? If you have solid mechanical experience, the right attitude and meet NZTA's requirements, we're open to helping you take that next step.

We take road safety seriously—but we also believe work should be rewarding. At VINZ, you'll join a supportive team that values good judgement, high standards and people who take pride in doing the job properly.

You'll receive:

• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Support to build your inspection capability
• Clear pathways for career progression
• A competitive hourly rate
• Life and trauma insurance
• Discounted health insurance
• A paid day off for your birthday

What you'll be doing

This is a hands-on role where your knowledge and decisions make a genuine difference.

You'll inspect vehicles, assess their safety and compliance, and give customers clear, professional advice. You'll also work closely with your teammates, share your knowledge and help maintain the high technical standards VINZ is known for.

You'll enjoy this role if you like:

• Using your technical knowledge to make sound decisions
• Working with vehicles and people
• Being trusted to do the job properly
• Helping others develop their skills
• Knowing your work contributes to safer roads

What you'll bring

Ideally, you'll already hold an NZTA Vehicle Inspector authority.

If you don't, don't rule yourself out. We're also interested in hearing from experienced automotive professionals who have:

• A strong mechanical or vehicle-inspection background
• The ability to meet NZTA's requirements for Vehicle Inspector authority
• Confidence communicating with customers and colleagues
• Good judgement and strong attention to detail

Whether you're an experienced Vehicle Inspector or a skilled automotive professional ready to become one, we'd like to hear from you.

Bring your know-how. We'll help you build what comes next.

For more information on our company, visit: https://vinz.co.nz/careers/