Senior Specialist Restoration Technician

5 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand RESTATE Property Restoration Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Are you an experienced restoration professional ready to step into a specialist senior role? RESTATE New Zealand is looking for a motivated Senior Specialist Restoration Technician. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex restoration projects, guide junior technicians, and make a real impact in a growing business known for excellence, safety and quality. This is a permanent role (min 30hours per week) based in Auckland with a pay rate of $28 - $35/hr plus call out allowance/on call retainers etc. Normal working days are Monday – Friday with call out roster requirements (1 week per month approx.).

RESTATE was set up to really raise the bar in property restoration. We use leading technology, provide the best platforms and training in the industry. Based in Wairau Valley and 100% NZ owned and operated, we are proud of our team and the work that we do.

About the Role

In this senior position, you will deliver a wide range of specialist restoration services with professionalism, accuracy, and care. You'll work autonomously across diverse environments, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes for our clients. This role also includes supervising/training juniors, managing job sites, and contributing to a strong health & safety culture. No two days are the same and you'll have an interesting variety of work. Property restoration is a niche industry with plenty of work, so you'll be busy. We incentivise our staff to get the best results, the role includes a company vehicle, uniform and smart phone.

Key Responsibilities include

Restoration & Technical Work

  • Water and flood restoration
  • Fire, smoke and odour restoration
  • Mould remediation and indoor air quality improvements
  • Methamphetamine decontamination
  • Biohazard, trauma and crime scene clean-ups
  • Sewage and contaminated liquid decontaminations
  • Bacteria and virus decontaminations
  • Carpet cleaning, repair and replacement
  • Laser cleaning
  • Property assessments, inspections and reports
  • Demolition, sanding, stripping, media blasting and general cleaning
  • Carpentry/construction tasks
  • Use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, moisture meters, particle counters and other equipment

Administration & Site Management

  • Project management of client sites including client communication and service delivery
  • Job management, reporting, photo documentation and assessments, health & safety compliance

Team & Culture

  • Training and supervising junior technicians
  • Supporting a positive, proactive health & safety culture
  • Upholding company standards, policies and legal requirements

Skills & Experience

You will need:

  • Minimum 3 years' relevant experience, including at least 1 year of carpentry experience
  • IICRC WRT and TSCT certifications (additional IICRC qualifications strongly preferred)
  • Full NZ driver licence (or international equivalent)
  • First Aid Level 1 (or willingness to complete within 1 month)
  • Site Safe Construction Passport (or willingness to complete within 1 month)
  • Strong time-management, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and lead others confidently
  • Commitment to safety, professionalism and high-quality workmanship

How to Apply

If you're a skilled restoration technician looking to step up into a senior, specialist role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter. You must include your immigration status to be considered for the role. Our recruitment process may include reference checks, health checks, drug test and a police check.

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