Skipper

We require Skippers to join the team.
- This is a permanent role
- Full time, with minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week
- Monday - Friday with weekend jobs available
- Competitive remuneration $29.66-$40.00 per hour depending on experience

**About the Role**

You will be based in Auckland, but may also be required to work in Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Wanganui, Wellington, Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland. This may require the need to travel away from home or relocate.

**What you will do**

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Navigate vessels safely through New Zealand waters, considering weather conditions, navigation rules, and maritime regulations.
- Oversee and execute anchoring, mooring, and docking procedures with precision.
- Supervise the loading and unloading of cargo and ensure proper stowage.
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures on board to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of the crew and passengers.
- Plan and chart safe and efficient routes, taking into account weather patterns, tides, and other navigational factors.
- Utilize navigation instruments, radar, and electronic charts to ensure accurate positioning.
- Stay informed about navigational charts updates and maritime notices.
- Oversee routine maintenance and inspections of the vessel, including its engines, navigation equipment, and safety systems.
- Coordinate with engineering and technical staff to address and resolve any mechanical or technical issues.
- Ensure compliance with maintenance schedules and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain effective communication with the crew, port authorities, and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide clear and decisive leadership to the crew, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Coordinate with onshore personnel for operational logistics and support.
- Any other tasks as reasonably required.

**The successful applicant will**
- Minimum 3-year relevant and verifiable experience on the same/similar role
- Relevant trade certificate as Skipper is advantageous but not mandatory
- Must have a good level of spoken and written English
- Willing to undergo pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
- Willing to undergo pre-employment medical and eyesight examination
- Willing to undergo pre-employment criminal history screening
- Able to complete basic paperwork when needed
- Essential Knowledge of Health and Safety and the hazards of operating on construction sites
- Have a positive can-do attitude
- Able to problem solve and manage time well
- You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand

**In return we offer**
- An excellent remuneration package
- A full-time permanent position
- Targeted training programs are available
- Opportunities to advance within the company
- A company that values the health and safety of its people
- A great team culture that supports career development

If you want to become part of the team, then please send your Cover Letter and CV.