Deckhand: Maritime Service Pro with Travel Benefits

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Health Insurance

Health and Wellbeing programme

Work-life balance

Job summary

SeaLink is seeking qualified Deckhands to join our team on either a permanent or fixed-term basis. Rosters are 3 days on/3 days off with 13–15 hour shifts. Fixed-term positions run from early October through end of February 2027.

Responsibilities include passenger and vehicle safety, customer service, and assisting Master. Successful applicants must have essential maritime qualifications and a background in hospitality or service.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications: QDC (or equivalent), First Aid certificate, Radio Operators Certificate of Competency, Seafarers Medical.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service mindset.
• Ability to work well in a team and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of passengers and vehicles on and off the vessels.
• Provide a welcoming, safe, and efficient service to customers.
• Assist Vessel Master and/or senior crew as required.
• Make safety announcements and voyage details.
• Conduct vessel rounds and report to Master/Senior Crew.
• Perform visual and radio watch as instructed.
• Assist with securing the vessel and drills on life jackets.
• Operate and maintain the vessel café to a high standard.
• Keep deck, cabin, and facilities clean and tidy.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Customer service experience

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Quick learner

Education

QDC (or equivalent)

First Aid certificate

Radio Operators Certificate of Competency

Seafarers Medical

Job description

SeaLink is seeking qualified Deckhands to join our team on either a permanent or fixed-term basis. Rosters are 3 days on/3 days off with 13–15 hour shifts. Fixed-term positions run from early October through end of February 2027.

Responsibilities include passenger and vehicle safety, customer service, and assisting Master. Successful applicants must have essential maritime qualifications and a background in hospitality or service.