Painter Jobs

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Whilst there are no specific educational entry requirements for a Painter, you can improve your employability with New Zealand employers by completing a National Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4).

Typical Responsibilities

• Meeting with customers and clients to discuss briefs
• Advising customers on colour selections and finishes
• Calculating materials needed and projected costs
• Erecting scaffolding (under five metres otherwise a registered Scaffolder will be needed)
• Filling holes and cracks in walls
• Cleaning surfaces and walls
• Painting and decorating walls
• Applying finishes (glazing) to walls
• Cutting and hanging wallpaper

Progression

Many Painters progress their careers and become Supervisors or Managers within a small-to-medium-sized business. However, other options include specialising in Commercial or Residential Painting and Decorating, Interior or Exterior Design, Wallpapering and Decorative or maintenance work.