Passenger Ferry Deckhand

6 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Manaaki Marine Full time

**The Opportunity**

Belaire Ferries has been in the business of successfully moving people across the Waitemata Harbour to where they need to be for over 15 years. Based out of West Harbour Marina, operating a fleet of passenger catamarans, they have become a key part of the community and place people first in every aspect of their business. This fundamental principle is core to their success to date.

This is a great opportunity to become a full-time member of the marine team as a Deckhand who will keep people moving.

While not the largest, the business is very proud to hold best customer satisfaction score for the Auckland ferry network. As a key part of the public transport network, they operate predominately Monday through Friday with occasional rostered weekend work to service Rakino Island.

**The Role**

The marine team reports to the Business Delivery Manager and while aboard your vessel the duty Deckhand(s) take instructions from the Skipper. Working through the induction process, you will quickly become competent across the fleet while learning what makes our client different. Your tasks will include:

- Assist in the safe operation of the ferry, including docking and undocking procedures.
- Partake in regular safety drills in accordance with MNZ regulations.
- Provide high levels of customer service, assisting passengers with boarding and disembarking, answering queries, and ensuring a welcoming environment on board.
- Always ensure your vessel is a clean, secure, and safe environment for all passengers and crew.
- Maintain digital records and adhere to company policy and procedures.

**The Essentials**

To be successful in being short listed you will need:

- Previous experience working on the water would be an advantage.
- Current workplace First Aid certificate would be an advantage.
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods of time.
- Flexible positive attitude.
- Ability to lead by example.

Professional development is at the heart of what the company does, and it is expected that regardless of position, everybody plays their part in the education and training process.

**Hours of work**
- Rotating roster Monday through Friday with the occasional Sunday work.
- Shifts times vary throughout the day, but fall between 06.00 and 19.30 each day with a later finish on Friday nights.

**The Perks**
- Paid professional development on approved courses.
- Free vaccinations and paid time while receiving them.
- Opportunity to work out on the water and gain commercial maritime qualifications.
- Job security and stability - with the business operating at all alert levels.
- Staffroom freezer is always full of ice creams for you to take your pick.

If you have “The Essentials” and want to know more, please follow the link to apply.

Only those currently in New Zealand with the right to work will be considered.

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