Painter Foreperson
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Programmedgroup scores B on the Alion truth index.
Take the next step in your painting career with Programmed
- Rotorua location
- Lead a great team and take ownership of projects
- Established business with genuine career progression
- Competitive weekly wages + great employee benefits
About Programmed Property Services
Programmed Property Services is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of painting, signage and grounds maintenance services, working with customers across a wide range of industries.
When you join Programmed, you become part of a team that values its people, supports career development and is committed to safety, quality and great customer service.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Foreman Painter to join our Rotorua team.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced painter who is ready to take the next step - leading a team, coordinating day-to-day work and helping deliver high-quality projects for our customers.
You’ll play an important role on site, working closely with the Supervisor and team to make sure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to a high standard.
You will:
- Lead and support a team of painters on customer sites
- Coordinate daily painting activities and allocate work to team members
- Ensure preparation and painting work is completed to a high standard
- Monitor productivity, materials, quality and project timeframes
- Provide guidance and support to team members
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe work practices are followed
- Work closely with Supervisors, customers and other stakeholders
- Help ensure projects are delivered within agreed budget, quality and time requirements
- Take pride in delivering a great result for our customers
About You
You’ll be an experienced painter who enjoys taking responsibility and getting the best out of a team.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has solid experience as a painter, with experience leading or supervising a team
- Has strong knowledge of painting preparation, application and finishing
- Takes pride in delivering quality workmanship
- Has excellent health and safety awareness
- Is organised and able to coordinate multiple priorities
- Communicates well with team members, customers and stakeholders
- Is reliable, practical and solutions-focused
- Has a trade qualification in painting - desirable but not essential
- Wants to continue developing their leadership and management skills
Build Your Career with Programmed
At Programmed, we believe a career in painting can open the door to much more.
Many of our leaders started their careers on the tools and progressed into supervisory, operational and management roles. As a Foreman Painter, you’ll have the opportunity to build your leadership experience while working with an established business that supports career development.
You’ll also benefit from:
- Competitive award weekly wages
- Uniforms, footwear and personal protective equipment provided
- Long-term career and development opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Great discounts with selected retailers
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
- A strong focus on safety, care, teamwork and customer service
Ready to Lead?
If you’re an experienced Painter ready to step up, lead a team and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and build your future with Programmed Property Services.
Our Commitment
Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm. We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences. We also recognise that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share opportunities. If flexibility would support your success in this role, we encourage you to apply.