Deckhand & Crew Leader — Path to Skipper

fullersgroup; Auckland; On-site; NZD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great rate of pay from NZD 37.87 +{}

Free ferry travel for work and leisure

Free travel on Waiheke Bus Company Bus

Free hot beverages and cafe discount

Leisure cafe discount

Uniform and health benefits

Subsidised parking

Gym & healthcare discounts

Job summary

Fullers360 in Auckland is seeking a Deckhand to join our public ferry team. You will lead customer experience onboard, deliver bar and café service, deploy gangways, and manage all deck duties with a safety-focused mindset.

The role offers a clear path for career progression from Deckhand to Skipper, supported by Fullers360 as a Maritime NZ-approved training provider, including SRL High Speed endorsement training where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current New Zealand SRL ticket (Skipper Restricted Limits) with endorsements for vessels up to 24 meters and high passenger numbers.
• Must hold a current seafarer medical.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• You pride yourself on providing an outstanding customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence the customer experience onboard.
• Provide bar and café service.
• Deploy gangways.
• Take responsibility for all aspects of deck work.
• Complete engine room checks.
• Handle lines in all weather conditions.
• Lead safety on the vessels.
• Provide training and guidance to junior crew.

Skills

NZ SRL ticket

Seafarer medical

First Aid certificate

2+ years experience

Customer experience

Crew leadership

Presentable

Education

Sea service/Deckhand experience

Tools

SRL High Speed Endorsement

Job description

Fullers360 in Auckland is seeking a Deckhand to join our public ferry team. You will lead customer experience onboard, deliver bar and café service, deploy gangways, and manage all deck duties with a safety-focused mindset.

The role offers a clear path for career progression from Deckhand to Skipper, supported by Fullers360 as a Maritime NZ-approved training provider, including SRL High Speed endorsement training where applicable.