Aquarium Maintenance Assistant - Hands-On & Impactful

Sea Life; Ōrākei; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to attractions

Career development opportunities

Extra leave (including birthday)

Volunteer days

Diversity initiatives

Job summary

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland seeks a full-time Maintenance Assistant to support the facilities team. You will help maintain the aquarium buildings, equipment and grounds, ensuring safety and high standards for guests.

You’ll perform day-to-day maintenance, carry out basic carpentry/plumbing, handle lighting and alarms, and assist with project work and external contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of building maintenance with hands-on approach.
• Ability to carry out basic carpentry, plumbing, painting tasks.
• Strong focus on health, safety and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day maintenance across facilities, buildings and grounds.
• Carry out preventative and corrective tasks, including basic carpentry and plumbing.
• Maintain interiors/exteriors, lighting, alarms and safety across site.
• Support external contractors and Operations team as needed.
• Ensure work meets required standards and complete routine checks.

Skills

Building maintenance

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Painting & finishing

Health & safety

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland seeks a full-time Maintenance Assistant to support the facilities team. You will help maintain the aquarium buildings, equipment and grounds, ensuring safety and high standards for guests.

You’ll perform day-to-day maintenance, carry out basic carpentry/plumbing, handle lighting and alarms, and assist with project work and external contractors as needed.