Maintenance Technician - Marine

RealNZ; Te Anau; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Discounted adventures for staff

Job summary

RealNZ is seeking a Maintenance Technician based in Te Anau with travel to iconic NZ locations. You will carry out hands-on maintenance, support engineering research, and mentor Labourers and Apprentices while adhering to SOPs and safety standards.

The role combines general handyman tasks with critical preventive maintenance, requiring 3+ years with heavy equipment and the ability to work independently in diverse, stunning environments.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working with heavy equipment.
• Conscientious and knowledgeable in safe and efficient repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Strong ability to keep accurate records of maintenance work.
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor a team.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• A valid New Zealand driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on vessels and facilities in line with SOPs and industry best practices.
• Identify and rectify defects or deficiencies in equipment to maintain standards.
• Conduct independent engineering research to support maintenance tasks and projects.
• Provide guidance to Labourers and Apprentices to help them develop skills.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Leadership/mentoring

Record keeping

Safe maintenance

NZ driver’s license

Self-motivated

Job description

Utilise your trade in the tourism industry! As a Maintenance Technician at RealNZ, you'll have the opportunity to take on a diverse range of tasks, from general handyman duties to monitoring engineering risks across our unique assets.

We're looking for a trade-qualified professional or mechanic to carry out maintenance activities on our vessels and facilities. In this role, you'll be involved in everything from hands-on maintenance work to supporting engineering research and mentoring Labourers and Apprentices. If you consider yourself the ultimate handy person who can tackle any job, you'll thrive here. We provide training for specific tasks unique to the stunning locations where we operate.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Te Anau, with travel required to some of New Zealand's most beautiful spots, including Milford Sound, Rakiura, and Walter Peak.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing maintenance work in line with our Standard Operating Procedures and industry best practices, ensuring that all tasks are carried out safely and efficiently. You will also identify and rectify any defects or deficiencies in equipment to maintain operational standards. Additionally, you'll conduct independent engineering research to support various maintenance and project tasks, while also providing guidance and direction to Labourers and Apprentices to help them develop their skills.

What We're Looking For:

• At least 3 years of experience working with heavy equipment.
• Conscientious and knowledgeable in performing safe and efficient repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Strong ability to keep accurate records.
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor a team.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• A valid New Zealand driver's license.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a business that cares deeply about people, place, and the environment
• Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures at a fantastic discount. Explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford & Doubtful Sound, dine at the famous Walter Peak and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the bank
• Medical insurance cover is included

Real people, real places, real experiences. Welcome to Real.

When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.

We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them. We channel a guest-centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow-capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.

At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger. Everyone is welcome here.

Company RealNZ