Are you a sole engineer interested in travelling the Indo/Pacific?
Do you have an interest in either surfing, diving, fishing or kiting?
Position Snapshot
A private 35m expedition vessel MY is in need of an engineer for commencement in Feb/March 2026
The position is full-time, without a rotation , however addition down time allocated between owner trips.
The crew are energetic and adventurous who have an interest in surfing, diving, fishing or kiting in the various locations they visit.
The position would suit an experienced AEC engineer who genuinely loves adventure and being active on the water.
The captain is also an experienced engineer and would offer a lot of support to this role.
The Ideal Candidate
Start: Feb-March 2026
Salary: $8000 US / month DOE
Are you an engineer looking for a terrific lifestyle role out of Auckland?
Are you interested in learning under an experienced chief engineer?
Position Snapshot
The 60m vessel is based in New Zealand and runs with a crew of 13, winters usually spent in the pacific islands. (Fiji)
The 2nd engineer will be in charge of the planned maintenance and tender maintenance and the chief engineer of 5 years knows the boat well and is happy to teach.
It is a complex vessel with many tenders and toys including a 50ft chase boat to look after. The crew enjoy use of the toys when they can and an interest in watersports is welcomed.
Looking for Y4 level but only requires AEC 1 and 2 or AMSA/NZ equiv. Any trade background is welcomed but this is not a role for someone without experience.
Being NZ based they must have rights to work in NZ. Vessel is well maintained but is 13 years old and all systems are slowly being upgraded when the itinerary allows.
Salary DOE and will be discussed with the captain during the interview process. (paid in NZD)
The Ideal Candidate
Start: When Found (Flexible)
Salary: Discussed directly with captain (paid in NZD)
Leave: 60 days annual
Work week: based on 5 day working weeks
