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TAUPO - WAIKATO - BAY OF PLENTY
Delivering high-quality finishes and long-lasting asset protection
Careers at Edge Group
Build your future with Edge Group
More than a job—join a team committed to craftsmanship, professionalism and doing things the right way.
Plasterer / Painter — Apprentice Pathway
Start Your Trade Career. Build Something That Lasts.
Location: Taupō, New Zealand
Full-Time | Edge Exterior Plastering
We're looking for a reliable, hard-working person ready to start a career in exterior plastering and painting — no experience necessary.
This is an entry point into a genuine trade career. You'll work alongside experienced tradespeople on real homes, learn the craft from the ground up, and after showing us you're committed to building a long-term career, you'll be offered the opportunity to begin a formal apprenticeship.
At Edge Exterior Plastering, we believe quality workmanship starts with quality people. We work on homes our clients genuinely care about, and we're known for doing things properly — not taking shortcuts. If you take pride in your work, want to learn a real trade, and want to be part of a company building for the long term, we'd love to hear from you.
About Edge Exterior Plastering
Edge Exterior Plastering is a family-owned business based in Taupō, specialising in premium exterior plastering and painting services.
We're LBP Licensed (E2 Exterior Plastering) and certified applicators for SCP and Sto New Zealand plaster systems.
Our reputation has been built on craftsmanship, professionalism, honest communication, and delivering work we're proud to stand behind.
We're not trying to be the cheapest—we're focused on being the best choice for our clients.
The Opportunity
As a member of our plastering and painting team, you'll work hands-on every day — preparing surfaces, mixing and applying materials, and learning technique directly from experienced tradespeople and our site lead.
You'll start by building the fundamentals: reliability, safe practice, and a genuine work ethic. As you prove yourself over your first 6 months, we'll begin talking with you about your future here, including the opportunity to start a formal BCITO apprenticeship (typically 2–4 years) and build toward a recognised trade qualification.
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Preparing surfaces for plastering and painting
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Mixing and carrying plaster buckets
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Carrying plaster bags to mixing station
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Helping the site lead
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At times applying plaster and paint under supervision
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Working safely from ladders and scaffolding
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Keeping the site clean, tidy and organised
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Learning technique and process from experienced tradespeople
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Following daily instructions from your site lead
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Representing Edge with a positive, reliable attitude on every site
What You'll Be Doing
We're looking for someone who leads by example.
You'll have strong technical plastering experience, enjoy mentoring others, and naturally take ownership of your work.
Essential
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Full current driver's licence, or reliable transport to an agreed Taupō pickup point
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Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
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Comfortable working at heights (ladders/scaffolding)
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Physically fit for manual, active work
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Reliable, punctual, and honest
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Genuine willingness to learn
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Positive, team-first attitude
Bonus Skills
While not essential, these would certainly stand out:
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Interior or Exterior Plaster experience or qualification
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Painting experience or qualification
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Any prior hands-on, trade, or manual work experience
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Interest in eventually gaining a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) qualification
What We're Looking For
Why Join Edge?
We're building more than great homes—we're building a great workplace.
A Real Trade Career
Start with no experience and build toward a recognised BCITO qualification, with genuine, structured opportunity to progress.
Consistent Work
We have a strong forward workload and well-planned scheduling, providing stable, ongoing employment.
Supportive Team Culture
We're a family-owned business built on respect, accountability, trust and teamwork. We support one another and enjoy what we do.
Ongoing Training
We'll invest in your development from day one, growing your skills toward a formal apprenticeship and beyond.
Work-Life Balance
As a family-run business, we understand life outside work matters too — we do our best to work around your commitments.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
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