Deckhand — Travel Perks, Health Benefits, Growth

SeaLink New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Awesome travel benefits via our ships

Birthday leave - paid day off tocelebr

Health Insurance

Health and Wellbeing programme

Work-life balance

Company cares about its people

Job summary

SeaLink New Zealand Limited is seeking qualified Deckhands for permanent or fixed-term roles. Rosters are 3 days on, 3 days off, with 13–15 hour shifts during peak times.

Duties include passenger and vehicle safety, customer service, and assisting senior crew, with life jacket drills and vessel operations. Eligible applicants will have QDC or equivalent, a First Aid certificate, a Radio Operators Certificate of Competency, and a Seafarers Medical.

Qualifications

• Must hold QDC or equivalent with a valid First Aid certificate.
• Valid Radio Operators Certificate of Competency is required.
• Valid Seafarers Medical is required.
• Driver's license is required due to shift work and transport considerations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Drivers license

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Quick learner

Work under pressure

Education

QDC (or equivalent)

First Aid certificate

Radio Operators Certificate of Competency

Seafarers Medical

Job description

SeaLink New Zealand Limited is seeking qualified Deckhands for permanent or fixed-term roles. Rosters are 3 days on, 3 days off, with 13–15 hour shifts during peak times.

Duties include passenger and vehicle safety, customer service, and assisting senior crew, with life jacket drills and vessel operations. Eligible applicants will have QDC or equivalent, a First Aid certificate, a Radio Operators Certificate of Competency, and a Seafarers Medical.