_{23rd July, 2026}

Based in Christchurch, this permanent full-time role offers something different from a typical painting job. You'll travel throughout our nationwide hotel network, working on refurbishment projects, guest room upgrades, and property improvement programmes while enjoying the stability of working for New Zealand's largest locally owned hotel group.

Whether you're restoring heritage finishes, refreshing guest rooms, or completing major refurbishment projects, your workmanship will directly contribute to the experience of thousands of guests each year.

What's in it for you?

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Competitive hourly rate
• All work-related travel and accommodation arranged
• Variety of projects across New Zealand
• Work with a supportive and experienced Property Services team
• Opportunities to gain additional certifications and trade-related training
• Be part of New Zealand's largest locally owned hotel group

About the Role
his is a hands-on painting position responsible for maintaining the presentation and quality standards of Scenic Hotel Group properties throughout New Zealand. You'll work across guest rooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, and exterior building surfaces, completing a wide range of painting, refurbishment, and finishing projects.

The role is based in Christchurch but requires regular travel and periods working away from home at hotel locations throughout the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Interior and exterior painting to a professional standard
• Surface preparation including sanding, filling, sealing, priming, and plaster repairs
• Application of paints, stains, varnishes, and protective coatings
• Minor GIB and plasterboard repairs
• Wallpaper removal and surface restoration where required
• Assisting with refurbishment and property improvement projects
• Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment
• Working collaboratively with hotel teams and contractors across the Group

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their workmanship and enjoys delivering quality results.
You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a painter and decorator
• Strong preparation and plaster repair skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and manage your workload
• A commitment to workplace health and safety
• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• Flexibility to travel and work across different locations throughout New Zealand

Advantageous but not essential

• Spray painting experience
• Working at Heights certification
• EWP (Elevated Work Platform) certification
• Wallpaper installation and removal experience
• Experience working in commercial, hospitality, or accommodation environments

About Scenic Hotel Group
Scenic Hotel Group is proudly New Zealand owned and operated, with hotels and resorts located throughout New Zealand and the Pacific.
Everything we do is guided by our values:
We Do It Now | We Do It Right | We Do It Together | We Do It Sustainably

Our people take pride in creating great experiences for our guests while supporting each other to achieve outstanding results.
Apply Now If you're an experienced painter looking for stable employment, interesting projects, and the opportunity to travel throughout New Zealand while doing work you're proud of, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep New Zealand's leading hotel properties looking their best.

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