Third Officer Engineer

Description

Summary: The Third Officer Engineer ensures a safe engineering watch, oversees Motorman duties, and maintains ship machinery and structure. Highlights: 1. Live on Board, seven days on/seven days off 2. Great career progression 3. Supportive, learning environment Position Description * Live on Board, seven days on/seven days off * Great career progression * Permanent, Wellington based He whakamārama ot e tūranga mahi | About the role: The Third Officer Engineer is the watchkeeper in the engine room and responsible for maintaining a safe engineering watch. You’ll oversee and assign duties to the Motorman relating to the watch. When not on watch you’ll carry out maintenance of the ship’s machinery, equipment and structure as directed by the First Officer Engineer. Health and Safety is an important part of how KiwiRail operates. You will be a safety leader and will be expected to “walk the safety talk”. Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring: To be considered for this role, you will have: * A current Maritime Medical Certificate * Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW A-VI/1-2); Crowd Management (STCW v/2 (1)) * Proficiency Survival Craft (STCW A-VI/2-1) * Advanced Firefighting (STCW A-VI/3) * Current NZ work rights Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you: * Supportive, learning environment * A strong safety and wellness policy to keep you safe * Great benefits Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference? Rā aukati | Applications Close:22 March 2026