Katikati Panelworks and Carpainters

30/08/2026

Position Available: Automotive Spray Painter / Refinisher

Automotive Spray Painter / Refinisher (Full time, Permanent) for Katikati Panelworks & Carpainters in Western Bay Of Plenty, Bay Of Plenty.

29/08/2026

Dylan Butterworth from Katikati Panelworks and Carpainters is building the future of automotive, one qualification at a time! 🔧

Dylan has recently completed the New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair Non-structural Repair (Levels 3 and 4). Congratulations, Dylan! 🎓

One of our 2026 MITO Automotive Body scholarship recipients, Dylan is now working towards his Level 4 in Structural Repair. Awesome mahi!

📸 Pictured with MITO Training Advisor Jamie Kell.

11/02/2026

We have a position available in our Panel and Paint Shop - see below:

Job Title: JUNIOR PANEL BE**ER / CAR PAINTER
Location: Katikati Panelworks & Car Painters, Katikati, NZ
Work Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Mon to Fri, 8.00 to 5.00

About the Role
Are you a car enthusiast with a keen eye for detail? We are looking for a motivated Junior Panel Be**er / Car Painter to join our busy team. This is a hands-on entry-level position where you will learn the trade from the ground up.
We specialise in Insurance Repairs and will provide daily practical experience on a wide range of vehicles. This could lead to an Apprenticeship for the right candidate, or we would consider someone who has already started one.
Must be a NZ Resident or holder of a valid work visa.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Assisting senior technicians with vehicle disassembly and reassembly.
• Learning to repair and replace damaged body panels.
• Assisting with welding, chassis alignment, and dent removal.
• Preparing surfaces for painting and finishing.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workshop environment.

What We’re Looking For
• Passion: A genuine interest in cars and automotive repair.
• Reliability: A "show up and get it done" attitude with strong punctuality.
• Drivers Licence: A valid NZ driver's licence (or working towards one) is required.
• Communication: Good verbal and written skills for following job sheets.

How to Apply
If you are ready to kickstart your career, please email your CV to [email protected]. Or come in and see us at 11 Wedgewood Street, Katikati.

03/12/2023

Big thanks to all those who donated to us for MOVEMBER 👏🥳🤙 We’ve raised $381 for this great charity and had a bit of fun along the way. Well done boys!

15/11/2023

We are supporting Men’s Health by growing a Mo for Movember.
Donations can be made here:
https://nz.movember.com/donate/details?teamId=2457090
Thanks for your support in helping us take on mental health, su***de, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

07/10/2023

Panel Be**er position available, see Trade Me ad for more details.

Katikati Panelworks and Carpainters is a well-established business in Katikati, with many years of service in the automotive industry. We are a recommended repa...

24/12/2022

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Katikati Panelworks and Carpainters🎄🎅 Here’s hoping Santa is extra kind to all of you and the sun keeps shining for your holidays ☀️ 🏖️

We will be closed for repairs until Monday 16th January, but will be aiming to squeeze in some quoting on the Friday before.

Give us a call on 07 5490 356 or send us an email [email protected] to book.

30/08/2022

Katikati Panelworks and Carpainters is a well-established business in Katikati, with many years of service in the automotive industry. We are a recommended repa...

30/08/2022

We are looking for a Panel Be**er or St****er/Fitter.
If you know of anyone, please get them to contact us.

Katikati Panelworks and Carpainters is a well-established business in Katikati, with many years of service in the automotive industry. We are a recommended repa...

09/07/2022

Had that unfortunate car accident?? WE CAN HELP!!

Servicing: Katikati, Omokoroa, Waihi, Waihi Beach, Paeroa and Tauranga

We are APPROVED and RECOMMENDED vehicle repairers for all major insurance companies and we complete repairs for:
IAG, State, NZI, AMI, Lumley, Westpac, Covi, AA, Vero, FMG, Tower, MAS, Star, Ando, Smartpak, QBE, Toyota

We offer:
Excellent customer service and communication
Great repair booking timeframes
Trade qualified staff and quality workmanship
Chassis straightening equipment and full down draught spray booth
Loan cars available on request

For all enquiries, please phone us on 07 5490 356