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Regardless of these categories, you are most welcome to call for an informal and confidential chat about your own background and what you are looking for in your next career challenge.
Remember, a high proportion of jobs filled are never actually advertised, and we have clients who leave us with standing instructions to 'tip us a wink when you find someone good...' and they will consider the right people at any time.
You want to make sure that YOUR skills are in that arena to get ahead of the competition, especially in the current job market.
You are most welcome to submit your CV for closer - and confidential - examination.
Thank you for your interest and the very best of luck in your job search!
Rob Everall Principal - Marinejobs.co.nz Ltd
These positions are available right now.
Our main focus is on locating skilled and experienced staff for our clients, people who have the training and skills to add immediate value to an enterprise.
If the specific job listed below does not tick every box on your list, please feel free to contact us, as there are other opportunities not yet listed here.
A note of caution: if you are trying to find a way to get in to the marine industry to initiate a new career, we will probably not be the ideal people to assist you at this stage. The NZ Marine Industry Training Organisation is the best place to start. It works alongside employers to create Trade Certified marine industry professionals in a wide range of trades.
Skilled Aluminium Boat Fabricators - trade cert. - MIG / TIG tickets preferred - central North Island NZ
Naval Architects and Marine Draughtspeople
Senior / Chartered Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers
Superyacht Crew - Command and managerial positions
Superyacht Crew - Engineering (sail and/or motor vessel experience)
Superyacht Crew - Hospitality Staff - Day work and longer-term
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic / Marine Engineer (MEC3 / MEC2) - Auckland (57604 / 1201) • Trade Cert. and time served, ideally at sea • Competitive pay and conditions
A client of long standing wishes to secure a trade qualified Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic or MEC3 / MEC2 Engineer. We are looking for someone with extensive practical experience in the repair and maintanence of large diesel engines and generators, preferably from the commercial shipping sector, although we will obviously consider those who bring less sea time experience but have extensive experience of working on large slow/medium speed diesel engines.
Very comptitive terms will be negotiated to secure the right person.
Interested? You are welcome to call Rob Everall for an informal and confidential discussion on 021 996 796 or forward you CV for closer consideration.
Marine Coatings Manager - Northland (59756 / 1201) • Extensive track record in superyacht projects • Up to speed with the latest high performance marine coatings and work practices/regulations • Negotiable terms for permanent or contracted employment
Due to rapidly increasing workloads, we are on the hunt for a specialist Marine Coatings Manager to join this Northland team.
The role in a nutshell is to manage the application of marine coatings on all projects, including commercial vessels and superyachts, with a primary focus on the latter. Projects range from new builds to refits and refinishing.
Required Background, Qualifications & Experience: • Trade Certified in a relevant marine trade discipline, which may also include Inspection qualifications; • Comprehensive product and material specification knowledge of the full range of high-performance marine coatings in common usage world-wide; • Extensive experience in the preparation and application of marine protective coatings to all construction materials, including new build projects and refits/refinishing; • Specialised knowledge in areas such as fairing and metallic / pearlescent / high-quality superyacht finishes; • Track record in quality assurance and contract compliance; • Expertise in access, containment and extraction protocols; • Up-to-date and competent to execute best practice in HAZMAT and OHS practices; • Confident in estimating and job costing for a profitable outcome; • Extensive experience in the recruitment and effective management/motivation of work teams; • Effective 360 degree communication skills; • Sound budgetary and financial management competences at an operational level; • Willing to provide oversight of the commercial marine projects division (secondary focus).
Location: The position is fulltime/permanent and is located at a Northland shipyard.
Terms: The company is ready to negotiate an employment or contracted arrangement with the successful applicant which is mutually acceptable, and applications from overseas are welcome.
call Rob Everall for an informal and confidential discussion on 021 996 796 or forward you CV to rob@marinejobs.co.nz for closer consideration.
If not qualified for the role above, we also have an ongoing interest in hearing from:
SUPERVISOR - MARINE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ('Black Ship') – AUCKLAND (57604 / 0005) • Track record in leadership as Chief/2nd Engineer • Experienced hands-on supervisor and project manager who can also work with customers • Competitive salary package and long term opportunities
You’re a senior – probably Chief - Marine Engineer, now seeking a well-paid challenge ashore in New Zealand, but still maintaining close marine connections. This may well be the challenge you have been looking for.
This company is focused primarily on the commercial marine fabrication, mechanical repair and service sector (primarily ‘black ship’ work), as well as some industrial engineering.
It seeks an experienced marine professional to join the production management team. This brief is intentionally quite open to actively encourage enquiry from those who might be interested, and there is definite potential for personal growth and advancement in this small unit.
The role will involve a demanding combination of marine engineering and repair / fabrication challenges on a wide range of projects, often with unrelenting deadlines.
Key criteria to be considered a candidate for this position include:
• Strong ‘all-rounder’, marine-qualified to the level of 2nd or Chief Engineer who is always ready, willing and able to get their hands dirty to get the job done (if you’re looking to drive a desk, this is not the job for you!)
• MUST have a track record which includes the NZ commercial marine sector (may also inc. fisheries experience)
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership and managerial experience at not less than supervisory level, with substantial sea- going experience in the mix
• Firm and decisive leader who can handle pressure and juggle priorities with a cool head
• Supervision of a team sized according to the task in hand (and may include contractors as well)
• Natural mentor to coach staff and pass on key skills
• Advanced commercial and communication skills to develop and maintain professional relationships, including customers and fellow sector professionals considered key to the day-to-day business
• Disciplined administrative skills – an eye for detail, planning, organizing and managing projects, corresponding with customers and suppliers and superintending project documentation, such as quotes, cost management schedules and invoices • Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and Outlook, plus some familiarity with CAD ideally)
• Enthusiastic exponent of ‘Health & Safety’ in the workplace
• Focused on keeping abreast of the latest technologies
• Willing to participate in 24/7 emergency call-out roster
Lots of people can tick some of the boxes – very few actually meet all the criteria. This is a demanding role which will expect a lot from you, but in return you will be appropriately rewarded and there is the long term opportunity to take things much further.
We shall be looking for firm evidence from your referees that you can deliver.
For those that do, our client is prepared to negotiate a competitive remuneration package which will be geared to your ongoing contribution to the success of the enterprise.
Interested? You are welcome to call Rob Everall for an informal and confidential discussion on 021 996 796 or forward you CV for closer consideration.
PARTS SALESPERSON & ADMINISTRATOR - AUCKLAND (57084 / 1201) • Counter, direct and internet sales • Advanced level of IT skills and competencies • Negotiable package
Outline Job Role: A motivated 'self-starter' is needed to take up the position of Parts Sales and Administration in a busy Auckland marine dealership.
Day-to-day duties will include: - handling inward and outward goods; - computer data entry, stock ordering, inventory control and record keeping; - picking, packing and dispatching parts orders; - liaison with freight forwarders and shippers as appropriate; - serving in-store customers at the sales counter; - managing the internet sales inventory (and platform) and fulfilling internet orders for parts; - effective internal liaison/administration with colleagues to ensure consistently high service quality.
Depending on the strengths and ambitions of whoever is appointed, there will also be potential to sell off-site, through cold-calling and developing new customer relationships out-of-store.
Required Background, Qualifications & Experience: You will bring work experience from automotive or marine parts sales and administration. We will also consider those with an appropriate marine/automotive workshop experience who have the right mix of skills and technical / mechanical aptitude to assume responsibility for Parts control.
Finding the right 'fit' for this team is very important, and we'll be looking for: - an organized and methodical approach to your duties; - proven reliability - a positive attitude and proactive demonstration of initiative; - punctuality and a timely mindset; - highly competent computer user of all standard desktop packages (e.g. MS Excel/Word/Outlook) as well as the ability to quickly grasp new in-house proprietary systems; - capability to operate and manage the company's internet sales presence, and to facilitate its ongoing development and improvement; - a strong customer service ethic; - effective people skills, with the personality to establish and build a quick rapport with those you work with or serve/sell to; - effective English language (spoken and written) communication skills; - well-presented, clean and tidy appearance to act as an ambassador for the company; - you MUST have a clean NZ Class 1 Driver's Licence.
Software Skills: Much of your work will involve phone and computer work, and so a high skill level in this area is very important; we may elect to test your aptitude accordingly.
Terms: Package is negotiable: the company is ready to reward experience and capability appropriately, and will make an appropriate offer to the person who can fulful all of the requirements outlined above.
Application: To apply for this role, contact Rob Everall via rob@marinejobs.co.nz today, or call on 021 996 796 for a confidential chat.
Applicants for this position MUST have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit in order to be considered.
MARINE SALES PERSON – HAWKES BAY, NZ (59486 / 0002) * Experienced marine sales professional * Delivery of sales targets and delighted customers * Remuneration geared to reward high performance
A long-established and well-reputed family-owned operation in the Hawkes Bay is in search of an experienced Marine Sales Person to come on board.
Reporting to the Sales Manager, the successful applicant will bring relevant marine experience and professional sales ‘polish’ to the role, although the overall sales experience you have gathered does not have to be confined to the marine sector, because there are valuable lessons to be learned from other types of business which help to create happy and loyal customers.
This role is responsible for the sale of boats (new and used), engines and trailers, with full accountability for: · superb levels of customer service; · commitment to the company sales team; · the profitability of every deal done; · excellent internal working relationships with other departments and teams which make up the overall operation.
This position requires an enthusiastic self-motivated sales person with the following skills aplenty:
- Proven selling capabilities
- Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, giving you the ability to win - and to retain - customer confidence
- A zealous focus on lifetime customer satisfaction
- Excellent marine product knowledge, which will ideally include a blend of mechanical skills (2- and 4-stroke engines) and knowledge as well.
The work hours required for this position are in excess of normal trading hours, as required.
Responsibility and accountability for the following: - To maximise all sales opportunities of boats and engines for the company, including the presentation of the products and the premises
- Delivery of superlative levels of professional customer service
- Achievement of target profit margins on all equipment sold
- Trade-in and brokerage sales, including initial appraisal and pricing of p.x. craft
- Specification of boat packages (new and used) to promote the full range of company products
- Input to the design and fit-out of new boat configurations and packages
- Liaising with other staff involved in service delivery to ensure effective liaison and co-ordination of all activities to fulfil customer requirements and expectations
- Participating in Boat Shows, Expos, Promotional events, etc.
New Zealand marine experience will be an obvious advantage although applications are not confined solely to these shores(*).
The remuneration for this role is very much in the hands of the individual, as the package unsurprisingly comprises of a base retainer plus commission. This will be negotiated with the successful individual n the basis of your professional track record and delivery of results.
If you think that you have teh skills that we are looking for, contact Rob Everall at Marinejobs.co.nz today – write to rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call him on +64 21 996 796.
(*) Please Note: Applicants for this role must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered as candidates.
Marine Engineering Fabricator – Central Auckland (57591 / 0011) - Filled subject to contract in 2012 · Highly experienced in Stainless Steel & Aluminium design and fabrication · An appetite to succeed · CAD draughting capabilities a real advantage
Following initial success with establishing a dedicated fabrication facility, our client now wishes to extend its capabilities by adding a highly-skilled and experienced Marine Fabricator of the highest calibre to the business.
Whilst serving the business itself, the fabrication team also has a remit to seek and win jobbing work in the broader marine community - therefore, we shall be examining your track record for evidence of this success.
You will be an experienced professional, with a track record as a fitter / turner / precision machinist / welder, and including NZ trade certification in at least one of these trades. You will also have led a small- to medium-sized fabrication team – and might even have operated your own business - and this mindset will be important for success in this role.
Supporting the marine engineering team, you will be able to devise and design timely custom solutions to the many and varied challenges they face on a wide range of commercial and leisure vessels, but with a bias towards superyacht refit work where only the very best standard of work is acceptable.
You will be responsible for the entire fabrication cycle from ‘soup to nuts’, with a focus on a product finished to an exacting standard, supported by any supporting documentation / drawings required. Extensive experience in stainless steel (especially polishing) and aluminium is a must, and we shall request photographic evidence of your personal output at interview.
Ideally, you will also know your way round a CAD package, and have the ability to produce cut files for ordering materials.
Of equal importance to your hands-on capabilities will be your ability to work with customers and their staff in a polite, focused and responsive fashion as you devise and implement their solution. You will therefore be well-presented and an able communicator, so that you can elicit all the information you need and deliver on time to requirements.
This 'end-to-end' focus should be a source of real job satisfaction to someone who takes personal pride in a good job done right first time, and who is adept at managing the pressure that will come to bear from time to time in a busy refit schedule.
You will be well-remunerated in return for your talent, based on your commercial success at making the Fab. Shop stand on its own, rather than simply as an adjunct to the existing operation. It will be very much left to you to carve out your own success.
Interested? You are welcome to call Rob Everall for an informal and confidential discussion on 09 815 2393 or 021 996 796. Alternatively, write to rob@marinejobs.co.nz.
Aluminium Boat Builder – Napier (59512 / 0001) · Experienced Alloy Boat Builder · Will consider those with a background mainly in steel and limited alloy work · Small team – total involvement ‘end-to-end’ in the product
Consistent growth, strong sales and a recent increase in capacity (following relocation to new facilities) have created an opportunity for experienced Boat Builder to join the team at Dickey Boats in the Hawkes Bay.
Top of the list of requirements are those work place qualities which will ensure you fit into the operation: you’ll be someone who is highly self-motivated, energetic, extremely professional and who enjoys working in a small, quality-driven team that creates very distinctive semi-custom aluminium boats.
The qualities we are looking for are: - extensive experience in boat building in alloy and/or steel to a senior level, - the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines, along with ... - a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.
Expertise in aluminium MIG welding is certainly preferable, although if you have worked mainly in steel until now but have a firm grasp of the fundamentals, this will not be a barrier to your being considered.
If you would like to find out more about this position, please give Rob Everall a call on 021 996 796 or alternatively send your application details to rob@marinejobs.co.nz.
Please note that all applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid and renewable NZ Work Visa to be considered.
Trade Certified / Experienced Boat Builder / Shipwright - Bermuda (59044 / 0005) New instructions require us to locate a qualified / highly experienced Boat Builder / Shipwright to relocate to a small but busy boatyard in Bermuda. This will be someone who already has a broad range of skills and experience, and with the mindset to take on new ones as well to become a genuine 'Jack-of-all-trades' asset to the team.
With the low season approaching, we are looking for someone able to start work from January 2012, which also allows ample time for completion of the local Immigration and work visa processes.
You can expect to be faced with anything and everything that comes in to a jobbing boat yard.
Core activities include: - installation of through-hull fittings - installation of running gear - repairs in fibreglass and epoxy - fabrication of custom items in a range of marine-grade materials
In addition, we'd like someone who is also willing to tackle (with on-the-job support and training as needed): - spray painting - marine electrical work
The wage will be upwards of US$27 per hour and awarded according to experience and day one capabilities. Ideally the candidate will also have all essential tools.
The cost of flights and of shipping tools and equipment will be refunded upon completion of an agreed probationary period.
Send your CV to Rob Everall via rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call today for an informal chat.
Junior to Mid-Level Composite Structural Design Engineer - North Shore (56942 / 0011) ·Leading international employer · Degree (or higher) in marine / structural engineering · Experience of working with composite materials in structural applications
Purpose of the Role: To work as a structural design engineer on projects to ensure a quality solution is provided in line with contract specifications.
Responsibilities: - Performing engineering calculations for predominantly marine projects; - Working within the team to meet engineering consultancy targets; - Helping to develop budgets for engineering proposals.
Qualifications: A Bachelor (or higher) degree in marine/structural engineering is preferred. A good grounding in the engineering fundamentals of composite structures is essential.
Work Experience: - Industry-based structural engineering; - 18 mths+ composite materials experience; - Prior boat building / marine design and engineering projects, plus a knowledge of various marine scantling rules, is an advantage; - Experience drawn from automotive / aerospace composites project or research work is also considered very relevant.
Skills: - Hand calculations for concept engineering and checking essential; - Performance of detailed calculations with MS Excel and in-house tools, including Multiframe; - F.E.A. using Altair Hyperworks / MSC Nastran would be advantageous.
Personal Profile: - Ability and willing to work in a small and specialist team; - Meticulous analytical approach; - Self-motivated and hard working; - Effective interpersonal and communication skills; - Mindset to be flexible and adaptable within the role.
Salary: A competitive salary is available for this position, and will be discussed at time of initial application with those candidates judged to have the requisite level of qualifications and professional experience.
Start Date: From September 2011.
The Company: SP–High Modulus, based on Auckland’s North Shore, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of engineering design, composite materials and engineering products to the global marine and civil engineering/architectural sectors – integrating structural design, materials science, manufacturing technology and process engineering to ensure a solution tailored to individual specifications and needs.
Gurit Parent company, Gurit, is a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced composite materials and solutions. It offers an unrivalled range of innovative composite materials, engineering solutions and technical support to a global customer base in key target markets: Wind Energy, Tooling, Transportation, Marine and selected application areas.
With production sites in Europe, North America and China, as well as the support of engineering, sales and service subsidiaries in the United States of America, India, Australia and New Zealand, Gurit serves a truly global customer base.
Please contact Rob Everall of Marinejobs.co.nz Ltd for further information. Write to rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call him on +64 (0)21 996 796.
Senior Composite Structural Design Engineer - North Shore (56942 / 0010) ·Leading international employer · Degree (or higher) in marine / structural engineering · Experience of working with composite materials in structural applications
Purpose of the Role: To act as lead engineer on projects to ensure a quality solution is provided in line with contract specifications, on time and budget. To manage the relationship with the client during projects. To mentor and lead the design team.
Responsibilities: - Performing engineering calculations for predominantly marine projects; - Checking calculations and drawings completed by others; - Developing and managing projects and client relationships; - Occasionally providing engineering support for the technical material sales team; - Working with the team to meet engineering consultancy targets; - Helping to develop budgets for engineering proposals; - Occasionally travelling to client sites.
Qualifications: A Bachelor (or higher) degree in marine/structural engineering is preferred. An excellent knowledge of the engineering fundamentals of composite structures is essential.
Work Experience: - Industry-based structural engineering; - 3+ years composite materials experience; - Prior boat building / marine design and engineering projects, plus a knowledge of various marine scantling rules, is an advantage; - Experience drawn from automotive / aerospace composites project or research work is also considered very relevant; - A recent track record of team leadership and management within a project structure would be preferred.
Skills: - Hand calculations for concept engineering and checking essential; - Performance of detailed calculations with MS Excel and in-house tools, including Multiframe; - F.E.A. using Altair Hyperworks / MSC Nastran would be advantageous.
Personal Profile: - Ability and willing to work in a small and specialist team; - Meticulous analytical approach; - Self-motivated and hard working; - Effective interpersonal and communication skills; - Mindset to be flexible and adaptable within the role.
Salary: A competitive salary is available for this position, and will be discussed at time of initial application with those candidates judged to have the requisite level of qualifications and professional experience. If you have these, you will already know your market worth and your expectations should be fulfilled.
Start Date: From September 2011.
The Company: SP–High Modulus, based on Auckland’s North Shore, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of engineering design, composite materials and engineering products to the global marine and civil engineering/architectural sectors – integrating structural design, materials science, manufacturing technology and process engineering to ensure a solution tailored to individual specifications and needs.
Gurit Parent company, Gurit, is a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced composite materials and solutions. It offers an unrivalled range of innovative composite materials, engineering solutions and technical support to a global customer base in key target markets: Wind Energy, Tooling, Transportation, Marine and selected application areas.
With production sites in Europe, North America and China, as well as the support of engineering, sales and service subsidiaries in the United States of America, India, Australia and New Zealand, Gurit serves a truly global customer base.
Please contact Rob Everall of Marinejobs.co.nz Ltd for further information. Write to rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call him on +64 (0)21 996 796.
Heavy Duty Diesel Engineer – South Auckland (59415 / 0002) · Qualified Heavy Diesel Engine and Transmission specialist – focus on rebuilding · Commitment to High Quality workmanship · Based in South Auckland
Outline job role: - maintenance and repair (including full rebuilds) of diesel engines, gearboxes and transmissions. Engine size can range up to 3,000 hp, with most work in the prevalent mid-range sizes, although you may also encounter some ‘mega’ engines in commercial applications as well from time to time.
- rebuild and refit of gearboxes
- working in the large and well-equipped South Auckland workshop
- reports to the Auckland Service Manager
Required Qualifications/experience: - Trade Certified Heavy Diesel Mechanic, ideally with experience of training and working on large(r) modern diesel engines from manufacturers such as: Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Perkins, MTU and Volvo Penta, plus Allison transmissions (or similar)
- overall professional experience is preferred over specific brand exposure
- extensive experience of working with electronic engine management control systems
- highly-developed diagnostic skills – this will be founded on strong IT literacy and the ability to drive a computer effectively (and this aspect may be subject to separate assessment in the recruitment process)
- excellent work ethic to produce work of very high quality, with a meticulous approach to what you do in terms of following prescribed work routines and procedures
- effective planner, well-organised and with proven ability to work unsupervised to be accountable for all work done
- clear thinker with plenty of initiative and good old-fashioned common sense
- effective communicator with fluent written and spoken English language skills
- zealous focus on Health & Safety practices in the workplace
- own tools
- applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a NZ Work Visa.
The Wage: This is a full-time role with wage negotiable in accordance with qualifications and experience on starting. Annualised earnings therefore range from approximately $60 – 65k plus overtime.
Hours: 07:30 – 17.30, Monday to Friday with overtime normally available. Minimum 45 hours per week. Occasional weekend work. Fixed rate call-out allowance paid for those taking a phone and vehicle when rostered (with low levels of call-out demand reported).
The Location: The workshop in Wiri, South Auckland.
The Company: The company was established in 1980 and is headquartered and administered from Christchurch, with branches in Auckland, Rotorua and Whangarei. It has well over 100 employees and has expanded in the face of the recession.
Recognised as New Zealand’s leading diesel engine and transmission supplier, it holds the dealership agencies for some of the world’s leading two- and four-cycle diesel engines with diverse applications in marine, heavy plant, truck, railway and off-highway vehicles and machines.
Send your CV and cover letter to Rob Everall at rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call on 021 996 796 for a confidential chat.
Marine / Industrial Fabricator & Workshop Machinist - Bermuda (58939 / 0002) · Varied role for a mature candidate who is able to work largely unsupervised - immediate start · Comprehensive package with accommodation available on site if required · Well-equipped workshop in waterside location
Outline Job Role We are looking for an experienced and mature Tradesperson to head off to Bermuda. The main focus of this permanent sole charge role is machining, steel fabrication and welding, both on-and off-site, with about 50% of time being spent on workshop machinery, which of course can vary according to the nature and complexity of the job in hand.
The workshop is equipped with a 2-axis Bridgeport CNC milling/drill press, four lathes of varying size, plus other drilling presses, a plate roller, plate bender, hydraulic press, semi-auto track torch and all the normal welding (MIG MAG, TIG, SMAW, GMAW, ARC, GAS) and cutting (inc. plasma) tools.
You would also be expected to operate a fork lift, and so a valid operator's ticket will naturally be an advantage to any application.
Responsibilities also include tool maintenance and repair, as and when required. Training to operate saw blade sharpening equipment will be available as necessary.
The workshop sees a mixture of marine and industrial work; for instance, one day you may be machining pins and fabricating parts for heavy construction equipment, the next machining a new prop shaft for a boat, so lots of variety is guaranteed.
Please note: this is a smoke-free/drug-free work environment all employees will occasionally undergo mandatory drug testing.
Required Qualifications and Experience Trade Certified Marine or Industrial Machinist/ Fabricator / Welder / Pipefitter. Some prior marine experience will be mandatory, but more general industrial skills will also be welcome.
Terms Probationary Period: three (3) months.
Hours of work: 40-hour working week, with normal duties between 07:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with a half-hour break for lunch.
Occasional weekend and night work will be required (see also below).
Wage: *BD$23.00 per hour for up to 50 hours per week, paid fortnightly by direct credit to a bank account.
Overtime: *BD$31:50 per hour after 50 hours worked. Also, any work required on a Sunday for blade sharpening and routine maintenance will be paid at $28:00 per hour, regardless of whether the 50-hour threshold has been reached or exceeded.
Holiday: two weeks paid vacation accrued over the first year. These 2 weeks are available after the first full years employment is completed.
Tax: 5.75% Payroll tax and Government Social Insurance deducted from wages (fixed at $56.96 per pay period).
Benefits: Full Medical/Dental cover, for which the employer contributes half the cost.
There is a one-bedroom apartment available on-site, which would be allocated rent-free for the first three months of employment, at which point you can opt to stay there and start to pay rent at market rates (BD$850.00/month) or to seek alternative accommodation, as preferred.
Flight costs to Bermuda would be reimbursed to the successful applicant, after the first year of employment is complete.
(* Candidate note: the Bermudian Dollar is pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar, which is currently enjoying parity with the Australian Dollar as well).
The Company:
This business is Bermuda's longest-established marine and industrial machining/welding facility of its kind, and enjoys a waterside location adjacent to the St.Georges Boatyard Ltd.
If this sounds like an overseas challenge that would interest you, please contact Rob Everall on +64 21 996 796 or write to rob@marinejobs.co.nz to confirm your enquiry. This position is available for an immediate start.
Fabricator / Welder - Auckland (57943 / 0005) We have an immediate interest in hearing from experienced Fabricator Welders to work in a ship repair / marine and industrial engineering client in Auckland. If you have only welding skills, then this is not the role for you.
The role entails on-site fabrication, welding, boiler-making and structural steel work; additionally, you may be asked to work remotely on a vessel, and the ability to work autonomously will be well-regarded.
You will need to hold relevant welding tickets for mild steel, stainless steel and (ideally, but not essential) aluminium and bring an extensive track record which will confirm your capabilities.
Contact Rob Everall on 021 996 796 or write to him at rob@marinejobs.co.nz with your CV. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
Experienced and qualified MARINE ENGINEERS (MEC5+) – Fullers Group Limited – Auckland (56855 / 0002)
Applications are invited from Marine Engineers to join the team serving Auckland aboard the Fullers fleet. Shift duties are rostered across the full operating profile of the ferry schedules, and this is a genuine “365 / 24 / 7” business, and so your ability to be flexible to fit in to the duty roster is important.
However, this also means that you can effectively utilise all of your professional experience and still enjoy a full home and family lifestyle.
Time will be spent aboard different vessels (once certified) in the course of the role.
Qualifications and Work Experience:
· Marine Engineering - minimum MEC5 (or up to MEC 3) or recognised equivalent
· C.o.C. recognised by Maritime New Zealand;
· Extensive prior experience working aboard comparable high-speed diesel passenger- carrying craft (preferred) or aboard larger seagoing vessels;
· Working knowledge of generic safe work procedures, Survival and basic First Aid;
· Full NZ Drivers Licence and unrestricted access to personal transport (because there will be duty times when public transport services are unavailable for you to get to work by other means).
Key Duties: · Day-to-day responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel’s machinery and electrical equipment (aligned with the company’s SSM system), including engine room watches and fastidious maintenance of accurate records;
· Routine checking of all safety equipment and ‘guided’ troubleshooting to keep the vessel in safe operational status at all times;
· Liaison with shore-based engineering staff over maintenance issues or problems arising;
· General vessel maintenance and crew support duties aboard, which include cleaning and assisting with catering as requested;
· Deck work, assisting the Master and crew with berthing and unberthing, together with crane work operation and crew training;
· Customer service, which includes assisting passengers with embarkation and stowage of baggage and cargo, and ensuring passenger safety at all times. Direct interaction with passengers is encouraged.
Core Competences:
· Ability to work as part of a team and bringing a flexible mind set to the work place;
· Strong customer service ethic and effective interpersonal skills – let your personality shine!
· Good communication skills, with fluent written and spoken English;
· Well-presented and with good standards of personal hygiene, as you will not be confined to the machinery space;
· Able to maintain accurate written records with high attention to detail;
· Versatile and adaptive to needs and requirements aboard;
· A level of fitness to ensure that the full range of duties can be carried out safely and competently in (sometimes) difficult and adverse conditions.
Package: · $55- 60K p.a. plus employment benefits (see below); · Duty rosters work out at an average minimum 40-hr working week and mean you will be expected to be available on ANY five days out of seven, including weekends; · Four weeks leave plus an additional week shift leave p.a.; · Car parking provided; · KiwiSaver; · Discounted Health Insurance; · Staff travel benefits.
A comprehensive Position Description will be provided to all candidates invited for interview.
Applicants must have the pre-existing right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
Contact Rob Everall of marinejobs.co.nz to discuss this opportunity in more detail by phoning 021 996 796 or writing to email address rob@marinejobs.co.nz. Please quote reference 56855 / 0002.
Please note that any applications made directly to Fullers will be referred back to Marinejobs for processing, in order to ensure uniform screening parameters are applied to all applicants.
ACCOUNT MANAGER - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SOLUTIONS MARKETING – AUCKLAND(57943 / 0004) - Industrial Engineering sectors (which may include specific marine roles) - Expertise in creating and retaining customers - OTE to $80k plus generous commission and company vehicle
If you have enjoyed a successful commercial career winning new business as an Account Manager in the industrial trade engineering or technical service/support sectors, then this opportunity may be the one to take you to the next level.
Outline Job Role: We are looking for a highly self-motivated and successful individual to join a well-regarded marine and industrial engineering team, based in west central Auckland.
The role brief is very simple: to promote and grow the customer portfolio through the ability to create, develop and retain excellent customer relationships.
To achieve these objectives, you will obviously be responsible for marketing and promoting the company’s capabilities to prospective clients, but it will go much deeper. You will have a stake in seeing the job through to on-time completion, and so, having initially won the confidence of the customer, you will oversee the service delivery and ensure that the co-ordination framework is in place to continue to deliver consistent results.
Day-to-day duties will include: - Market research and development, including the identification of potential niche opportunities to optimise production capacity - Suspect and prospect contact and qualification - New business presentations - Solution design and preparation of quotations - Collation and presentation of responses to invitations to tender - Customer contracts – creation and execution - Customer liaison and account management - Project planning and management including co-ordination of resources - Management reporting
Required Background, Qualifications & Experience: Clearly, your own credibility to assess customer requirements accurately and to facilitate appropriate solutions will be firmly founded on relevant industrial sector experience - you will probably have trade certification in key industrial or mechanical engineering disciplines to ensure that you can hold your own in technical exchanges.
You may also be conversant in CAD systems, but at the very least you must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, and be prepared to work alongside customers to translate stated requirements (which may initially be unclear or incomplete) into detailed engineering specifications and solutions.
Your skills as a facilitator and communicator will be apparent from our first meeting, as you will routinely be liaising with senior customer representatives, winning confidence in blue chip boardrooms or on the factory floor.
You must also be a great team player, as you will have to work with colleagues to assemble and schedule the skills and labour needed to fulfil the customer contract, steadily growing the customer portfolio whilst managing the existing base for both routine and emergency support. This will call upon Project Management skills, especially when creative solutions and some ‘out of the square’ thinking will be required to balance out conflicting commitments.
Our customer suspects that the successful applicant will probably already have a New Zealand-based track record and a working knowledge of the industrial engineering sector, and thus arrive already equipped with relevant contacts and relationships which may be ripe for further development and mutual benefit.
Software Skills: Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Working understanding of CAD and technical engineering drawings (to read, if not to create)
Terms: In return for delivering results, an excellent remuneration package and commission structure will be available, together with a company vehicle and cell phone.
Guide wage: $75 – 80k OTE plus commission geared to the delivery of profitable results.
You will be required to travel in this role, with scope potentially throughout New Zealand, but the initial focus will be in greater Auckland whilst you assess developmental opportunities further afield.
The Company: A long-established player in the New Zealand heavy marine and industrial engineering sector, recently relocated to substantial industrial premises to the west of Auckland city.
Application: We will want to hear all about your track record to commercial success, and your CV should highlight your key business achievements so that we can assess if you really are as good as you think you are.
Call Rob Everall today on 021 996 796 to make your pitch, or write to rob@marinejobs.co.nz with a compelling presentation which targets what we are looking for.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
Marine Diesel Engineer / Technician - South Auckland (59415 / 0001) Filled (but ongoing interest in additional candidates) · Experienced diesel professional · Lots of variety, working on small to very large marine diesel engines · Majority of work in situ in marine environment
Outline job role: - service, planned maintenance and repair (including occasional rebuild work) of two-stroke marine diesel engines used in larger 'white' boats and commercial vessels for main propulsion, as well as genset and auxiliary applications
Engine size can range up to 3,000 hp, with most work in the prevalent mid-range sizes, although you may also encounter some ‘mega’ engines in commercial or superyacht applications as well from time to time.
- rebuild and refit of gearboxes
- working autonomously on vessels for the majority (e.80%) of the working week, often in conjunction with the vessel owner or staff, with the balance of time in the large and well-equipped South Auckland workshop
- weekend work by exception; possible rostered call outs
- occasional travel to offshore customer jobs or for technical training (typically in the Pacific)
- Reports to the Auckland Service Manager
Required Qualifications/experience: - Trade Qualified Diesel Mechanic/Technician, ideally with training and hands on experience of working on large(r) modern marine diesel engines from manufacturers such as: Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, MTU and Volvo Penta
- extensive experience of working with electronic engine management control systems
- highly-developed diagnostic skills – this will be founded on strong IT literacy and the ability to drive a computer effectively (and this aspect may be subject to separate assessment in the recruitment process)
- must have experience of working on board ‘white’ boats in New Zealand and an appreciation of what differentiates this type of work (i.e. strong communication and interpersonal skills and discretion at all times)
- excellent customer service work ethic
- meticulous in maintaining a clean and properly-protected working environment, as well as a clean and tidy appearance and work habits (uniform overalls provided)
- effective planner, well organised and with proven ability to work unsupervised at remote locations and to be accountable for all work done
- clear thinker with plenty of initiative and good old-fashioned common sense
- own tools
- applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a NZ Work Visa.
The Wage: This is a full-time role with wage negotiable in accordance with qualifications and experience. Annualised base earnings therefore range from $55 – 60k (plus overtime) plus mobile phone.
Hours: 07:30 – 17.30, Monday to Friday with overtime normally available. Min. 45 hours per week. Occasional weekend work.
The Location: Most work is carried out on customer craft at their respective locations, mainly in Greater Auckland, with the balance of time in the workshop in South Auckland.
The Company: The company was established in 1980 and is headquartered and administered from Christchurch, with branches in Auckland (inc. the specialist marine division), Rotorua and Whangarei. It has well over 100 employees and is in an exciting growth phase currently.
It holds the dealership agencies for some of the world’s leading two- and four-cycle diesel engines with diverse applications in marine, heavy plant, railway and off-highway vehicles and machines.
Send your CV and cover letter to Rob Everall at rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call on 021 996 796 for a confidential chat.
Marine Diesel Engineer / Technician - High Speed Marine Engines - Central Auckland (59317 / 0004) Pending Instructions · Workshop and off-site marine service and repair work on high speed diesel engines · Growing business - experience sought over full engine spectrum · Based from Westhaven Service Centre and serving Greater Auckland
Outline job role: - Installation, alignment, maintenance, servicing and repair of branded marine diesel engines (up to V12 / 25 litre) used for main propulsion on larger 'white' boats and commercial vessels, together with smaller engines typically in marine use
- Repair and refit of drivelines (inc. shafts and bearings), gearboxes and sterndrives
- Service and repair of marine systems, including hydraulic installations and winches
- Managing the relationship with vessel owners when working on their craft, being the first point of ‘on-the-job’ contact and a confident ambassador for the company to guarantee a happy customer
- Reporting to Marine Manager – sole charge position
Required Qualifications/experience:
- Trade Qualified Marine Engineer, Marine Diesel Mechanic/Technician or potentially an Engine Reconditioner
- A career which has been spent primarily in the marine industry, with New Zealand experience preferred, especially in and around Auckland
- Track record of working on full range of marine engines, but special focus on larger high performance units ranging up to (or in excess) of 25 litres (Please note that experience of very large/slow or medium speed marine diesels is not considered comparable because of their heavy-duty commercial applications - the target engines are more commonly found in very luxurious white boats below 'superyacht' size)
- Must have experience of working on ‘white’ boats; this may extend to those with blended experience from positions on superyachts, depending on background, formal training/qualifications and seniority of positions held
- Proven ability to work unsupervised at remote locations and to be accountable for all work done
- Excellent customer service work ethic and diligent in maintaining a clean working environment (with due respect for the owner’s vessel) at all times
- Well-presented (a full set of uniform work wear will be provided)
- Confident and positive attitude when communicating face-to-face and on the phone with people at all levels
Special Requirements: Day-to-day duties away from the Service Centre will often entail working in hot, cramped and confined internal machinery and equipment spaces onboard. If a vessel is on the hard, access may be necessary from ladders and/or scaffolding.
The Wage: This is a full-time role with wage negotiable according to qualifications and experience. Earnings* therefore range from $58 – 70k plus mobile phone and company van (for work-related use only, but available for the commute to/from home).
(*OTE estimate based on a 40-hr working week, Monday to Friday (07:30 – 16:30) with the inclusion of some overtime / evening / weekend work. On average, engineering staff routinely work between 42 – 45 hrs per week at present. Base wage range of $25 - $30/hr, before tax and other stoppages, awarded according to skills and experience).
Engineers provide their own tools with a 'Tool Money' allowance paid, which currently equates to just over $600 per year, based on average hours worked (@$0.28 cents per hr). Special tooling is provided by the company when required.
The Location: Work duties are in the Westhaven service centre or on site on the customer’s vessel in the Greater Auckland area, normally at marina berths or on hard standing areas, but may also be at customer premises.
The Company: The company was established in 1983 and has a Head Office in East Tamaki, where there are extensive heavy engineering facilities and specialist machinery to support the biggest of jobs. It also operates from Lautoka in Fiji.
Clearly an employer of choice, this team enjoys unusually high levels of staff retention and loyalty. Ongoing technical training is available on the core engine brands, and the business is further extending its reach.
The team at Westhaven is a tightly-knit unit. There is a healthy blend of work and play, with regular team-building activities and occasional opportunities to sail on a company-sponsored racing yacht in the Waitemata Harbour - or maybe even to join the boss on a fishing trip on his launch.
Applicants for this position will ideally have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work permit.
Send your CV and cover letter to Rob Everall at rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call on +64 (0)21 996 796 for a confidential chat.
Good marine Fairers and Painters are always in demand.
Basically, if you know your trade, we should not need to list individually the sort of skills and experience we are looking for. A good platform of marine or aircraft painting experience should serve you well.
We will however need to see Trade Certification on your CV or, if not, a minimum of seven years relevant experience and evidence from referees that you are at the top of your game.
If you've been painting houses or cars or the odd boat for a mate in the back yard, sorry, but you are not for us.
Your CV should detail the vessels you've worked on, and if you are able to submit photographs of projects that you've played a significant part in, we'd like to see them as well.
We have roles through to very senior staff potentially available, so if you think one of the above might suit you, please send your CV in for review without further delay.
Auckland International Boat Show, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland September 2012
This picture, taken at a previous Auckland International Boat Show, illustrates the range of vessels on display.
The largest 'on water' exhibition in New Zealand, there is a natural focus on the larger vessels through to Superyachts, as well as show-casing some of the fine traditional work done by restoration specialists on classical craft.
The AIBS now has a splendid new home with the newly constructed Viaduct Events Centre as its centre piece. As well as extensive exhibition space, there is accommodation for conferences on a mezzanine level, and the entire Wynyard Quarter, incorporating North Quay, is now enjoying a rebirth as the new developments spread and new facilities are added.
These are jobs where company instructions are currently suspended or in the pipeline and pending further development, as and when instructed by the client.
If you think that one of these roles might be what you are looking for, and you're in a position to play the long game, then send us an enquiry so that we know of your interest and can take things forward at an appropriate pace. But please remember, companies can - and frequently do - change their minds, especially in the present economy, and we have no control over the withdrawal or modification of any position at any time.
(New listings pending) Outboard Technicians / Workshop Engineers - Australia and NZ - immediate start
With the Southern Hemisphere summer firmly upon us, we have requests to locate experienced Outboard Technicians / Engineers to take up opportunities in workshops on both sides of the Tasman.
They are in unrelated businesses (three at the last count), and a formal brief is awaited from the respective client businesses concerned, so please read this as a general expression of our urgent interest in hearing from anyone who is qualified and brings work experience of the primary outboard brands (inc. Yamaha, Honda, Mercury).
Ideally you will also have enjoyed factory training in the current diagnostic tools in use, and be able to relocate at relatively short notice.
Your experience may also extend to having worked with inboard marine diesels and sterndrives as well (inc. Volvo Penta, Mercruiser, Yanmar), which will be all to the good in supporting general workshop activities.
If you are hunting for a new challenge, give Rob Everall a call today on 021 996 796 or write to rob@marinejobs.co.nz to introduce yourself.
Unlimited Master / First Officer We have an ongoing interest in hearing from experienced Masters or First Officers (Unlimited ticket) who have prior experience of working with DP / DP2 systems. Seagoing experience will ideally incorporate some time spent in 'ice region' waters, working in either marine survey, expedition, research or fisheries sectors.
A recent listing was ultimately filled by an internal candidate but good levels of experience with DP systems will continue to attract employer interest when future opportunities arise.
Marine Engineer / Fitter / Fabricator (partner material) - Auckland North Shore (details tbc) Our client has asked us to keep eyes and ears open for someone with strong Marine Engineering and Fabrication skills, suitable to join their small team based on the North Shore. Rather than employees, they are seeking experienced professionals with the experience and capability to come on board as a partner in their new venture.
A detailed client briefing is pending, but for a confidential chat about what is involved, call Rob Everall today.
Experienced Marine Engineering crew for rotating duties on substantial DP Survey vessel operating in the South Pacific We are in discussion with a business which will potentially be seeking crew to operate its 100m survey vessel in the South Pacific. It would be premature to publish too much information at this formative stage, but there will potentially be opportunities for Senior Marine Engineering staff to work in rotation for a sustained period, reflecting the multi-purpose role and capabilities of this survey vessel.
Therefore, if you are a Chief Engineer (FG) Unlimited III/2; Second Engineer; Third Engineer; Marine Electrical Engineer; Motorman, we would be interested to hear from you.
Specific experience with B&W 2-stroke slow speed engines and Sultzer medium speed gensets of particular interest, as would be a track record working in offshore mineral/seabed survey, oil exploration and cable laying sectors.
Further, there may be opportunities for a Chief Officer in due course.
All confidential enquiries welcomed, but we reiterate that the client has yet to confirm instructions to proceed on its behalf.
Marine Technician / Engineer (multiple clients) - Auckland and North Island NZ There is growing demand for qualified and experienced Marine Engineers and Technicians amongst several client businesses. You will see comparable adverts detailed below for specific positions available right now, but demand means we are continually searching for new candidates.
We specifically want to hear from people with: · Trade Certified Marine Technician qualifications · A solid foundation of post-qualification workshop and 'white boat' experience · A track record incorporating any of the leading Marine engine brands (including outboard and diesel/petrol inboard), plus manufacturer training · Marine electrics or electronics skills always considered a genuine bonus to any application · A background in Heavy Diesel (Marine / Automotive) will be considered in conjunction with the above
Also, if you are seeking to get off 'the tools' but put your knowledge and trade experience to very good use, we have clients seeking Parts staff as well, in roles which may be full- or part-time. You must be computer literate and ready to demonstrate your skills accordingly.
If any of this sounds like you, we'd like to know more.
Naval Architects and Marine Draughtspeople (inc. structural and interiors design) Ongoing interest in qualified and experienced Naval Architects and Marine Draughtspeople. UK qualification from Warsash / Southampton carries particular weight as a preferred qualification.
Chartered Marine Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers Experienced marine Design professionals to provide technical advice and support to create well-considered feasibility studies and proposals for clients in the commercial maritime, military and leisure sectors, working within a team of design engineers and managing design projects to ensure a successful outcome within the project scope and budget.
You will have secured a good Degree or equivalent in Marine Engineering or associated technical qualification. Ideally, you will have then taken your professional qualifications to Chartered status.
Skippers, Experienced Crew and Hospitality Staff for Superyacht Charter work (57680/0001) >>> Ongoing requirements for experienced superyacht crew at all levels >>>
We work with a leading Auckland-based provider of personnel and services to the global superyacht community. This may entail specific contract work on charter or long-term employment.
If you have relevant skills and experience, we'd always like to hear from you, and we can put you in touch to assess what opportunities areavailable at that time.
The ads below (both roles now filled) are offered as illustrations of typical requirements in the hospitality sector, as we often field enquiries from people who lack the requisite qualifications and experience:
[ILLUSTRATIVE] 1. Stewardess required for 52m classic sailing yacht Currently completing a large refit this yacht will spend the summer either in New Zealand or Australia before heading further afield. With the exact itinerary still to be connfirmed, this yacht tends to go further afield to more remote locations, rather than the typical superyacht hubs. The right candidate will ideally have 'silver service' experience, be a non-Smoker, no drugs, no visible tattoos and must not get seasick! Someone with a genuine interest in sailing and bringing prior experience would be ideal.
2. Qualified Marine Engineer (this is currently available - May 2010 - see above) Three month assignment to a classic sailing vessel currently operating in Australia, open to a qualified Marine Engineer with MEOL (minimum). US$7k per month.
Both roles require STCW-95 and preference will be given to candidates who are currently in New Zealand or Australia and available for local interview.
Auckland International Boat Show, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
