Naval Marine Engineer Officer: Lead & Learn at Sea

Defence Technology Agency; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 62,894 - 76,871; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate scholarships for engineering students

Sponsored tertiary study programmes

Access to gyms and subsidised food

Job summary

Defence Technology Agency is seeking Marine Engineer Officers in Auckland. The role involves leading skilled technicians on board a ship, managing complex systems, and performing critical operations including fire-fighting and damage control.

Candidates must be at least 18 and preferably hold an engineering degree. The position offers a competitive salary of $69,883 during training, with potential earnings reaching $142,000.

Qualifications

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age upon entry.
• Direct Entry applicants must hold or be in their final year of a relevant engineering degree.
• Experience in engineering specialisations like mechanical, electrical or mechatronics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to operate and maintain ship systems.
• Manage critical incident responses for fire-fighting and damage control.
• Be responsible for through-life maintenance support of naval ships.

Skills

Leadership

Logical thinking

Teamwork

Education

BE(Hons) or BEngTech

NCEA Level 3 with 18 credits in Level 3 Mathematics and Physics

Job description

Defence Technology Agency is seeking Marine Engineer Officers in Auckland. The role involves leading skilled technicians on board a ship, managing complex systems, and performing critical operations including fire-fighting and damage control.

Candidates must be at least 18 and preferably hold an engineering degree. The position offers a competitive salary of $69,883 during training, with potential earnings reaching $142,000.