Parts Apprentice

Trades & Services
- Apprentice / Trainee
- Auckland
- Permanent / Full Time

21/9/2025
- Join Norwood's 2026 Apprenticeship Programme and kickstart your career
- Parts Apprentice opportunity based in Pukekohe, starting January 2026
- Receive training and development in a supportive team environment

**Norwood is backing the future of our industry - and that means investing in you.**

This is your chance to build a career in the agricultural and construction machinery industry - one that’s in demand here in New Zealand and around the world. Whether you're a school leaver or looking to retrain, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

A qualified Parts Salesperson (also called a Parts Interpreter) plays a critical role in our dealerships, providing advice and support to customers and technicians to ensure they get the right parts at the right time. It’s a role that requires great communication, product knowledge, and attention to detail, and one that can lead to a wide range of future career opportunities in parts, operations and leadership.

**About Norwood’s Parts Apprenticeship Programme**

Our structured programme supports you to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Parts and Accessories (Level 3) while gaining hands-on experience in one of our busy dealership Parts departments.

You’ll learn how to identify, source, and sell parts and accessories for agricultural and construction equipment, working closely with our customers, suppliers and workshops every day.

**What we offer**:

- Up to 2 years of on-the-job training while completing a nationally recognised NZQA qualification
- Earn while you learn with a starting pay rate of $23.50 per hour and incremental pay increases when you achieve 75 credits in your MITO qualification
- Practical, real-world experience in a high performing Parts team
- Ongoing mentoring and support, including regular check-ins with our Apprenticeship Programme Manager
- Career pathways into senior parts or dealership leadership roles
- National induction in Palmerston North to kick off your career with Norwood
- Employee benefits, including Premier Health Business cover with nib insurance, trade prices on parts and accessories, and employee tool and boot allowances

**Apprenticeship locations for 2026**

We’re currently hiring Parts Apprentices in:
Pukekohe
Hāwera
Albany
Ashburton
Timaru

We are also hiring Service Technician Apprentices in locations around the country. Check out our other advertisements on SEEK or our careers website for more information.

**We’re looking for motivated people who**:

- Enjoy working with people and providing great customer service
- Have an interest in machinery, parts and how things work
- Are organised, detail-oriented and good at problem solving
- Are comfortable using computers and learning new systems
- Have achieved (or are on track to achieve) NCEA Level 2, including passes in English and Maths
- Hold a Restricted or Full class 1 Driver’s Licence
- Are New Zealand or Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents

**How to apply**
- Complete the Norwood Apprenticeship Application Form
- Upload a copy of their NZQA Record of Achievement
- A phone interview with our HR team
- A face-to-face interview with one of our Dealership teams
- Reference and Criminal History checks

**Why choose Norwood?**

Norwood is one of New Zealand’s leading agricultural and construction machinery providers, with a proud 75-year history of supporting the primary industries that keep our country running. With a nationwide dealership network, we sell and service a wide range of premium machinery - from tractors and hay tools to cutting-edge construction equipment - and we’re committed to providing top-tier aftersales support to maximise the performance and lifespan of that equipment.

We understand the critical role the agricultural and construction sectors play in New Zealand’s economy and way of life. Whether it’s ploughing fields, harvesting crops, feeding livestock, or maintaining land and infrastructure, we know what our customers need and work hard to deliver on those expectations.

What truly sets Norwood apart is our people. We’re proud to have some of the most experienced and passionate professionals in the industry - from technicians and apprentices, to sales and parts experts, all working together to keep our customers moving. When you join Norwood, you’re not just starting an apprenticeship, you’re joining a team that’s deeply committed to your success and the future of New Zealand’s primary industries.

**Applications close Friday 10 October 2025**.