Senior Maintenance Technician

Are you trade qualified and looking to build on your hands-on experience in the tourism industry? We have an opportunity to join the maintenance team supporting one of New Zealand’s largest vessel fleets, based in Te Anau.

This role suits a practical, experienced technician who enjoys a mix of day-to-day maintenance and longer-term project work. You’ll be actively involved in keeping vessels operating reliably through the busy season, while contributing to maintenance and refit work over winter.


What you’ll be doing:

Carrying out and supporting operational maintenance during the busy summer season
Assisting with planned maintenance and refit work over winter
Working from maintenance plans and schedules to ensure vessels are ready for service
Completing repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance to a high standard
Maintaining accurate service records and documentation
Following health & safety procedures and contributing to a safe working environment
Providing guidance and support to apprentices and other technicians when needed
Assisting other operational areas as required

Key responsibilities:

Perform mechanical and marine maintenance across the fleet
Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs
Contribute to planned maintenance and defect resolution
Support project work and vessel preparation during the off-season

What you’ll bring:

A relevant trade qualification
At least 5 years’ experience in marine, automotive, or heavy equipment maintenance
Strong practical skills with a focus on quality workmanship
A safety-conscious approach to all tasks
Good organisational and record-keeping habits
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A full driver’s licence
If you’re looking for a hands-on role where you can apply your trade skills in a unique marine environment, we’d like to hear from you.


What's in it for you?

Be part of a business that cares deeply about people, place, and the environment
Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures at a fantastic discount. Explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford & Doubtful Sound, dine at the famous Walter Peak and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the bank
Medical insurance cover is included
Free Cardrona x Treble Cone Ski/Bike pass

Additional Details

Location: Te Anau

Positions Available: 1

Hours per week: 40

Salary: $40.00-$44.57


Real people, real places, real experiences. Welcome to Real.

When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.

We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them. We channel a guest-centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow-capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.

At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger. Everyone is welcome here.


How to apply

Click Apply to be taken to our careers page.

Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.


Job Details
Company
RealNZ

Reference #
43011

Posted on
23 Apr 2026

Closes on
15 May 2026 17:00

Location(s)
Te Anau

Expertise
Maintenance Technician, Engineering & Asset Management, Engineer

Job level(s)
Entry/graduate, Experienced, Management

Work type(s)
Permanent - Full Time