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  • A Port shaping the future of Wellington and beyond
  • Set sail on an exciting, hands-on role
  • Join a driven and customer-focused team

Step into a unique and rewarding role within our Marine Team, where no two days are the same. We’re looking for a motivated and dependable Marine Services Crew to play a key part in supporting our vessel operations. If you’re passionate about the marine environment, thrive in a team-driven setting, and are ready to grow your skills in a dynamic and respected Port, we invite you to come aboard.

 

As a Marine Services Crew, your duties will include:

  • Relieving crew person on CentrePort’s pilot launches and relieving Tug Operator aboard our tugs.
  • Ensuring launch and tug operations are carried out safely, in accordance with best practice and good seamanship.
  • General launch and tug operation in line with good seamanship, including compliance with operating procedures.
  • Assisting the Tug Master and Tug Engineer in tug operations and tug maintenance.
  • Routine and essential maintenance of launch and tug equipment, deck and paint coating aboard the launch and tugs.
  • Regularly checking the condition of moorings, towlines and repairing/splicing/replacing when necessary.
  • Assisting with the refueling of the launch and tug, and ensuring they have adequate supplies on board at all times.
  • When on pilot launch duties you will also assist in the safe transfer of Harbour Pilots to and from vessels as required.

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience working at sea. 
  • Preferred Seagoing Qualifications:  Qualified Deck Hand / Able Seaman/ Skipper Restricted Limits.
  • First Aid Certificate.
  • Maritime NZ Certificate of Medical Fitness.
  • Attendance at a Sea Survival course preferred.
  • Competency in standard office computer systems such as Microsoft Office.
  • Must be physically fit and be able to withstand being at sea in adverse and harsh weather conditions for extended periods.
  • Due to the role covering a 24/7 roster, the preferred candidate must be flexible to work irregular hours.

What’s in for you?

At CentrePort, you will engage in interesting and diverse work and be part of a team that is making great things happen every day. We lead with our Values, and we’re offering you an enviable work environment where you can be your best self. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! 

CentrePort supports an environment of diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to equal employment opportunities and therefore, encourage applications from different backgrounds. To ensure our recruitment process is fully accessible, please let us know if you require any support or have any accessibility requirement. 

Please note CentrePort is an Alcohol and Drug free workplace; pre-employment testing is part of our recruitment process. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.

Applications close on 18 May 2025.