Third Engineer – MEC3 (MEC2 preferred)

StraitNZ
📍 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 10, 2026

Job Description

StraitNZ keeps Aotearoa moving—by sea and by road. Our Bluebridge ferries carry people, pets, and a serious volume of freight across Cook Strait every day. Behind that reliability is an engineering team that takes pride in safe, tidy, efficient machinery.
Why this role is different?
  • Modern tonnage, smart systems. Two Ro-Pax ferries on the Wellington–Picton route, including our newest additions Connemara and Livia, with modern automation and control throughout.
  • Proper engineering. You’ll be part of a compact, capable crew where good ideas travel fast and maintenance is done properly—not patched.
  • Predictable lifestyle. 14 days on / 14 days off, single-cabin onboard, meals provided, home port in Wellington.

  • The role:
    We’re after a qualified Marine Engineer (MEC3 minimum; MEC2 or higher preferred) to join our onboard team. You’ll live onboard during your swing and work closely with the Second and Chief to keep the vessel safe, compliant, an...

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    Job Details

    • Location Wellington, Wellington
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Water Transportation Workers
    • Posted Date June 10, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 20, 2026