We have a great opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced seagoing engineer to join the team on the research vessel Tangaroa.
What you will be doing:
This position reports to the Chief Engineer and contributes to the watchkeeping, maintenance and engineering needs of the vessel's mechanical and electrical plant systems.
What you will bring:
To be successful in this role you will be a Marine Engineer Class 2 with 2+ years sea time in an engineering role. You are motivated and understand the importance of excellent team dynamics and collaboration. Physical fitness and a positive outlook will be assets in performing your duties. You are at home with the varying conditions of the sea and the undertaking of multi week voyages. Offshore, commercial fishing and / or research vessel experience would be desirable.
What we will offer:
- Competitive remuneration with equal time on/off.
- Opportunity to work at a world leading organisation committed to helping the environment.
About us:
NIWA Vessel Management Ltd (NIWA Vessels) is a subsidiary of the New Zealand National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). NIWA Vessels owns and operates a fleet of three research vessels from the Port of Wellington that provide word-class environmental monitoring and research platforms.
NIWA is a dynamic research organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and marine science. Our core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand's aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.
NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.
We don't expect perfection in our candidates - if you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every point referenced in the position description, please still get in touch!
Start date 13 July 2024.
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