Grow your painting business with us

Prove your business is one of the good ones.

Master Painters NZ exists to advance, encourage and recognise the highest standards of craftsmanship and ethical business practices in the Painting and Decorating Trade. When you join, you join a community of professionals committed to quality, and gain access to resources that help you run a better business.

Master Painters members on a New Zealand painting job

What you get

Membership, in practical terms.

Industry Advocacy

Technical Support

Health and Safety Support

Well Being Support

Legal Support

Industry Insights, Business Tools and Training

Exclusive Member Offers

Events including Annual Conference

Access to 5-Year Guarantee

Joining

What it takes to be assessed.

Membership is earned, not bought. Every applicant is reviewed before they can display the mark.

  1. 01

    Must have been in business for at least 18 months

  2. 02

    Provide 3 recent jobs for field review

  3. 03

    Sign and adhere to our Code of Conduct

  4. 04

    Connect with your regional Master Painters group

Why members value it

More than a logo.

  • Be listed in our 'Find a Painter' directory
  • Industry representation on BCITO, Standards NZ, Business NZ
  • Access to PainterCraft Trust business management training
  • Exclusive insurance options with Rothbury Insurance
  • Annual conference with trade expo and networking
  • Private community network

Common questions

Good to know.

What are the requirements for becoming a member?

You must have been in business for at least 18 months, provide 3 recent jobs for review by our field team, and sign and adhere to our Code of Conduct.

Can you provide information on insurance for my painting business?

We partner with Rothbury Insurance, the only insurance company that covers scratched glass for painters, to provide appropriate advice for painting business insurance.

What industry standards do you follow?

We work and adhere to the AS/NZS 2311:2017 Standard for painting, and are involved in periodically reviewing this document to maintain its relevance.

Ready to join the standard?

Talk to the national office about applying. We will walk you through the field review.

Apply to join