Engine Room Wiper / Painter

Bluebridge – Wellington Central, North Island Engine Room Wiper / Painter Fixed Term – 12 Months | Onboard Bluebridge Vessels, StraitNZ Get your hands dirty (in a good way). Want to be part of a tight, hardworking crew keeping ships moving across Cook Strait? We're after a practical, motivated Wiper/Painter to join the engine room team onboard our Bluebridge ferries. This is real marine experience, steady work, and a genuine foot in the door of the maritime industry — no fluff, just solid graft and a great crew to learn from. Before you apply — read this This is a walk-on, walk-off role. You must live within close proximity of Picton or Wellington to reliably make your rostered shifts. If you're not based near one of these ports, unfortunately this role won't work for you — so please only apply if this fits your situation. What you'll be doing You’ll be part of the engine room team, keeping everything clean, safe, and running smoothly. Cleaning machinery spaces and assisting engineers with basic tasks Surface prep and painting (steelwork, bilges, machinery areas) General maintenance support and housekeeping Spotting leaks, wear, and anything that doesn't look right Helping maintain a safe and tidy engine room What we're looking for No fluff here. You're someone who shows up, gets stuck in, and takes pride in doing the job properly. Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on environment Good attitude and willingness to learn Reliable and able to work as part of a team Basic mechanical understanding is a bonus (but not essential) Maritime experience is helpful, but not required Mandatory requirements To be considered for this role, you must have: Current valid STCW certificates A valid maritime medical The right to work in New Zealand Live in close proximity to Picton or Wellington (walk-on, walk-off role) What you'll get Real experience onboard working vessels Exposure to marine engineering and operations A supportive crew who'll teach you the ropes A solid stepping stone if you're building a maritime career Why Bluebridge / StraitNZ? We're a Kiwi-owned company connecting people, freight, and communities across Cook Strait. Our vessels run hard, and so do our teams. We value people who take ownership, look out for each other, and keep things moving. Location: Onboard Bluebridge vessels | StraitNZ | Contract: Fixed term, 12 months | Must reside near: Picton or Wellington #J-18808-Ljbffr