Summer Technician

The Opportunity:

Join us as a Fixed term Summer Technician and become a key player in keeping people safe on the road. In this hands-on role, you will be supporting our Auto Glazing team to repair and recalibrate vehicle glass using cutting-edge tools and technology—delivering top-quality workmanship every time.

You’ll also be the face of our service, working directly with customers to provide expert advice, offer value-added products, and ensure every interaction is a great one. Your commitment to exceptional customer service will make a real difference.

We offer career development and experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you're an experienced technician or ready to start a new and exciting career path, we offer a supportive team environment, comprehensive training, and opportunities to grow.

Location: Smith&Smith Whakatane

Hours: 30 hours, rostered across the week (Mondays to Sundays)

Fixed Term: 30 November 2026 - 25 March 2027

What we’re looking for

• Motivated people with a passion for hands-on work, and a genuine interest in advancing technical skills with a keen eye for detail.  
• No prior Autoglass repair and replacement experience is necessary as we provide comprehensive training.
• A passion for exceptional customer service.
• The ability to learn new technology and systems quickly.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to upsell value-added products and services.
• Physical capability to repetitively lift heavy items (up to 25kg) during a normal working day
• A clean driver's license (restricted or full class) is a minimum requirement.
• You must have unrestricted rights to work in New Zealand.

• The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test.

What we offer

• Training - Gain valuable hands-on experience in the automotive industry, enhancing your interpersonal and technical skills. We’ll provide you with full training and ongoing support to make sure you have the knowledge and confidence needed to excel.
• Top-quality gear – We’ll provide your workwear and access to industry-leading tools and equipment.
• Rewarding you – Access a fantastic rewards programme.
• Career development – We’re committed to helping you grow, with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Global opportunities – As part of the Belron® group, you’ll have access to career pathways not just across New Zealand, but around the world.

About us – Belron New Zealand (Smith&Smith®, Laser® and Exceed)

Belron® is the world's leading vehicle glass repair and replacement group, operating in 40 countries across 6 continents, and home to 26000 employees.

Our New Zealand operations consist of three well-respected brands in the market being Smith&Smith®, Laser® and Exceed. Smith&Smith® is New Zealand’s leading Automotive Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement specialist; Laser is New Zealand’s leading Plumbing and Electrical brand and Exceed is a leader in repairing door and window hardware.

At Belron New Zealand, you’ll be joining a whānau where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We believe in recognising and rewarding the contributions of our team members, offering competitive pay rates, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing opportunities for development. We also take our role in society seriously and are proud to have been awarded a Gold 2026 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating – putting us in the top 5% of global companies rated by EcoVadis for our social, environmental, and ethical performance.

If you’re interested in learning more or want to apply for the role, click Apply Now.