Chief Engineer

Talleys Group Limited; Nelson; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Excellent working conditions

Job security and stability

Job summary

Talley’s Group Limited is seeking a qualified Chief Marine Engineer to lead the engineering department aboard the Amaltal Columbia. You will supervise, develop and drive performance across the engineering team while ensuring safe, reliable operation of vessel systems.

The role requires MEC4 certification, prior fishing vessel experience, and strong leadership skills. Talley’s offers a competitive rate, excellent working conditions and job security.

Qualifications

• Marine Engineer Class 4 Certificate of Competency (MEC4) required.
• Experience as an engineer onboard a fishing vessel.
• Strong communication, leadership and management skills.
• Highly motivated and results-driven Marine Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering department, ensuring supervision, development and performance.
• Ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all vessel machinery and engineering systems.
• Oversee planned maintenance, repairs, surveys, and major engineering projects to maintain vessel readiness and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and maritime regulatory requirements.
• Manage engineering resources, fuel efficiency and spare parts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management

Education

Marine Engineer Class 4 MEC4

Job description

Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality.

Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple locations.

About the role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Chief Marine Engineer on board the Amaltal Columbia.

As a Chief Marine Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage the engineering department, ensuring effective supervision, development, and performance
• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all vessel machinery and engineering systems
• Oversee planned maintenance, repairs, surveys, and major engineering projects to maintain vessel readiness and compliance
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety and maritime regulatory requirements
• Manage engineering resources, fuel efficiency and spare parts

For this role, you’ll need:

• MarineEngineer Class 4 Certificate of Competency (MEC4)
• Previousexperience as an engineer onboard a fishing vessel
• Communication, leadership and management skills
• Highly motivated and results-driven Marine Engineer

With Talley’s, you get:

• Competitive rate
• Excellent working conditions
• Jobsecurity and stability

About Talley’s

Talley’s is proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood and mussel products locally and to the world. With a large team of employees across multiple South Island locations, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.