Skipper | Engineer

Join a trusted maritime operations business based in Mount Maunganui offering commercial vehicular ferry services and local harbour transfers. Our reputation is built on safety, professionalism, vessel presentation and exceptional services to our users. In this Skipper / Engineer role, you'll take command of vessels each weekday as rostered handling both vessel navigation, onboard mechanical systems and all other service requirements.

The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package and attractive staff benefits, including medical insurance, superannuation, a bonus rewards scheme, and income protection and life insurance.



The Role:

We're looking for a combined Skipper and Engineer to:

• A vigilant and prudent master who can operate our 30m 150t vessel Skookum safely on the very busy Tauranga harbour.
• A Master or Crew member who can constantly adapt to the demands of ever-changing environmental and vessel loading conditions.
• Experience with 360° propulsion units is an advantage.
• Health & Safety - a good knowledge to align with our current culture and systems.
• Rostered as Skipper, provide an efficient and safe Maritime service to the public, other users, and staff.
• Day to day maintenance and troubleshooting - diesel engines, hydraulics, and onboard systems.
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety requirements and responsibilities under the Maritime Transport Act, MNZ regulations, and the Health and Safety Act 2015.
• Maintain all logs and ensure compliance with the vessel's MTOP and MNZ MOSS requirements.
• Liaising and building strong and enduring relationships with key customers and community stakeholders.
• When rostered on deckhand duties, you will control load/unloading, electronic docketing and complete routine maintenance tasks.

Who You Are:

• Extensive knowledge and skills as a Master of a small ship.

• At least 3 years' experience as a Master of a commercial vessel.

• Min. SRL 500T pax endorsement - MEC 5 (or equivalent ringfenced tickets to cover 50 pax and 30m vessel.

• Marine engineering qualifications with organisation and completion of shipboard maintenance experience and advantage.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership and crew-management skills
• Available to work shift rotations within the Mon-Fri roster.
• Health and Safety qualifications and advantage.

What's Included:

• Guaranteed 72 hours per fortnight, with a stable Monday-Friday roster-great work-life balance.
• Employer KiwiSaver contributions, separate from your base pay-typically at least 3%, on top of your salary.
• Annual performance bonus-structured and clearly defined in your employment agreement.
• Private medical insurance for you (and option for your whānau).
• Superannuation, income protection, and life insurance are additional benefits on top of your salary.
• A team-oriented environment that values mentorship, safety, and professional growth.

Days of Work: 3 days-a-week, role as per the roster with full-day shifts of up to 12 hours.

Pay: $39.14 to $46.97, depending on experience

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, we very much look forward to receiving your application.

Please APPLY with your CV and covering letter to sukant@labourworks.co.nz or call Sukant on 021 892 457 for a confidential discussion.