The role

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.



Heavy Vehicle Inspector - Rotorua

Rotorua, New Zealand

Reference: 6945341

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!


Applications Close: 11 Dec 2026


For more information on our company, visit: https://vinz.co.nz/careers/