Heavy Vehicle Inspector - Rotorua
VINZ - Vehicle Inspection NZ
What the role involves
- Conducting vehicle inspections
- Assessing safety compliance
- Identifying vehicle defects
What they ask for
Current NZTA COFB Vehicle Inspector authority; or proven truck/heavy vehicle mechanical experience and ability to meet NZTA requirements for inspector authorisation
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
Your heavy vehicle expertise deserves to go further.
- COFB Inspectors or experienced truck mechanics wanted
- Great benefits, training and career development
At VINZ, we're serious about keeping New Zealand's heavy vehicles safe on our roads. That takes technical expertise, sound judgement and people who take pride in getting things right.
We're looking for a Heavy Vehicle Inspector to join our dedicated heavy vehicle inspection site in Rotorua on a full-time basis.
Already COFB qualified? Great! An experienced truck mechanic looking for a change? We'd like to hear from you too.
If you have the right heavy vehicle mechanical experience and meet NZTA eligibility requirements, we'll provide the training and support to help you become a qualified COFB Inspector.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive hourly rate
- Life and trauma cover, plus discounted health insurance
- Paid day off for your birthday
- Ongoing training and career development
- Supportive team that values your expertise
The role
You'll carry out heavy vehicle inspections (once authorised), assess vehicle safety and compliance, identify defects and provide professional advice to customers.
You'll be trusted to apply your technical knowledge, make sound decisions and help maintain the high standards VINZ is known for.
You'll need one of the following:
- Current NZTA COFB Vehicle Inspector authority, OR
- Proven truck/heavy vehicle mechanical experience, with the ability to meet NZTA requirements to become an authorised inspector, check out NZ Transport Agency).
You'll also bring a safety-first mindset, strong attention to detail and pride in doing the job properly.
Ready for a change?
Whether you're an experienced COFB Inspector or a truck mechanic ready to put your skills to work in a different way, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take your next step with VINZ!
To apply for this job go to: https://vinz.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies click on "careers"
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Applications close 11 December 2026
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