Painter - 6-month Fixed term- Ōtautahi Christchurch

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Citycare Property is seeking a Painter on a 6‑month fixed term contract at Christchurch Airport to maintain and enhance a fast paced site. You will prepare surfaces, apply paints and finishes, select materials, and work to agreed timeframes and quality standards while following health and safety requirements. Key requirements include a painting qualification or equivalent experience, interior and exterior maintenance skills, a full Class 1 licence, legal right to work in New Zealand, and the ability to pass a drug and alcohol test plus a Criminal Record Check, and meet airport security needs. Applications are reviewed as received; tailor your CV to highlight airport experience, provide two references, and be ready for checks.

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Join us as a Painter at Christchurch Airport on a 6-month fixed term contract, where you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing a high-profile, fast-paced environment. You’ll contribute to the upkeep and presentation of facilities that support the daily movement of people and services.

This is more than just a job—it’s your opportunity to work in a unique environment, develop your trade skills, and be part of a collaborative and professional team delivering quality outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Preparing surfaces for painting and or plastering, including cleaning, sanding, scraping, filling, and priming
• Applying paints, coatings, and finishes using appropriate tools and techniques
• Selecting and using the correct paint types, colours, and materials
• Completing tasks within agreed timeframes and quality standards
• Working safely in line with all health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements


What You’ll Bring to the Table
• Relevant painting qualification or equivalent trade experience
• Strong practical knowledge of painting techniques, products, and methodologies
• Experience in both interior and exterior maintenance, preparation, and finishing
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence
• A strong alignment with Citycare Property values
• Legal right to work in New Zealand, ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, and willingness to undergo a Criminal Record Check
• Ability to meet site-specific security and access requirements (airport environment)


Benefits
• Join a team harnessing collaboration, growth, and innovation.
• Be part of an inclusive company that values diversity.
• Competitive salary with plenty of room for professional development and career progression.
• Be part of an industry leader committed to delivering world-class service and creating long-term value for clients.
• Lead an impactful team dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and a positive work culture.
• Enjoy free annual health checks, flu vaccines and skin checks.
• Access mental health support, counselling and wellbeing programmes.
• Learn and grow through leadership development, networking events and training.
• Receive rewards such as long service recognition, CEO awards and value cards.
• Get great discounts nationwide through our employee Boost programme.
• Earn up to $1,000 with our employee referral scheme.

About Us | Mō Mātou
Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation dedicated to building, maintaining and renewing the places and spaces that enrich and support thriving communities across Aotearoa. We partner with iwi, community organisations, regional councils, and central government to care for the infrastructure that matters most. Guided by our purpose, we enhance the wellbeing of our communities by creating better spaces, strengthening communities, and delivering greater outcomes for everyone.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata - Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to interview, please let us know what support you may need.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, complete a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Criminal Record Check.

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Apply Now: We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

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