Brush hand, Ringa peita
Also known as
- Painter's assistant, painting assistant, house painter apprentice, painter and decorator apprentice, painter decorator apprentice, painting contractor, painting contractor apprentice
Brush hands do basic painting and preparation work to help painters and decorators. They may prepare or clean work sites and equipment, and gather tools and materials.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$50K to $54K
Most common
$61K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Brush hands
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours and weekends
- usually work in homes and commercial buildings being built or renovated
- may work in all weather and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and work well in a team
Tasks
- Clean equipment or facilities.
- Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
- Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
- Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
- Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
- Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
- Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
- Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
- Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
- Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
You usually learn on the job to become a brush hand and a qualification and experience may be useful.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship and gain a New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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