Coffin Painter

Organisation:
Tairawhiti Coffin Club
Category:
Trades & Maintenance
Hours:
Evenings/Weekends
Location:
Gisborne

Use your creativity to paint and personalise coffins alongside a welcoming, hands-on community.

This is a practical, creative role where you’ll help paint coffins and support members as they add their own personal touches. Some people come in with clear ideas, others just need a bit of guidance, so you might be painting, prepping surfaces, or helping someone bring their design to life.

We're looking for an awesome person to help with the final stages of coffin making: sanding, painting, attaching hardware, or lending a hand to members decorating and personalising their own coffins.

Our aim is simple: reduce the financial burden on families who need a coffin by offering a more affordable, hands-on alternative. Every coffin you help finish makes a real difference to a family at a difficult time.

You don’t need to be a professional painter. If you’ve got some experience, a steady hand, and enjoy working alongside others, you’ll fit right in. All materials are provided, and you’ll be part of a team that’s open, supportive, and not afraid to talk about life and death in a very real way.

Good fit for someone who:

  • Enjoys painting, DIY, or creative hands-on work
  • Is patient and happy to work at different paces with others
  • Likes being part of a social, slightly unconventional space
  • Has a good sense of humour and a down-to-earth attitude
Requirements:
  • Some painting experience is helpful, but it doesn’t need to be formal
  • You’re patient, practical, and comfortable working alongside others in a shared space
Time commitment:

Flexible hours on Saturday mornings, between 9am and 12pm (excluding long weekends and public holidays).
It doesn't have to be every week.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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