Service Advisor at Ashburton Toyota

About the Role

Looking to embrace a dynamic opportunity in a fast-paced industry? Ashburton Toyota, part of the McDermid Auto Collective and a prominent name in automotive services across Canterbury and Marlborough, invites committed individuals to join as a Service Advisor. This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) based onsite in Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand, reporting directly to the Service Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet all customers at the service reception desk.
• Provide advice on service and repair options suitable for customers' vehicles.
• Schedule work for service technicians efficiently.
• Invoice customers for repair and service work performed.

Requirements and Skills

• Right to work in New Zealand is mandatory.
• Possess a full and clean New Zealand driver’s license.
• High-quality customer service skills with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Confident and able to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Proficient computer skills to manage bookings and invoicing.
• Ability to think creatively and proactively solve problems.
• Team-oriented mindset to collaborate with colleagues.
• Previous automotive experience is advantageous but not mandatory as full training will be provided.

Additional Information

• Position is located onsite at Ashburton, Canterbury.
• Part of a family-owned business network including multiple Toyota dealerships and Autoworld Timaru.
• Application deadline is 12 August 2026.

Application Details

Interested candidates are requested to submit a covering letter and CV highlighting their work background. Applications should be addressed to Scott Donaldson, Branch Manager.