Able Seafarer Engine (ASE)

Able Seafarer Engine (ASE)
Bluebridge StraitNZ – Cook Strait Ferries

Like engines more than office chairs?
Enjoy fixing things that actually matter?

We’re looking for an Able Seafarer Engine (ASE) to join the engineering team keeping our ferries running between Wellington and Picton.

If you take pride in good workmanship, enjoy practical problem solving, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work alongside our engineers to keep the vessel’s machinery running safely and reliably.

Expect to:

• Assist with maintenance and repairs on engines and auxiliary machinery
• Carry out engine room rounds and readings
• Support the watchkeeping engineer during operations
• Operate pumps, valves, compressors and purifiers
• Help prepare machinery during port layovers
• Keep the engine room clean, organized and safe


Real work. Real machinery. No two days the same.

This is a live onboard position, 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

What We’re Looking For

Someone who is:

• Practical and mechanically minded
• Reliable and safety focused
• Comfortable working in a tight team environment
• Happy to work at sea and take responsibility for their work

What You’ll Need

• Able Seafarer Engine Certificate (STCW III/5)
• STCW Basic Safety Training
• Seafarer Medical (ENG1 or equivalent)
• Good English communication skills
• Valid NZ work rights

Experience on passenger or Ro-Pax vessels is a bonus, but not essential.

What You Get

• Competitive salary
• Up to 3% Kiwisaver employer contribution
• Southern Cross healthcare plan
• Staff travel benefits for you, family and friends
• Full uniform and PPE provided

Why Bluebridge?

You’ll join a tight engineering team, work on large Ro-Pax ferries, and play a direct role in keeping one of New Zealand’s key transport links moving.

Ready to Come Onboard?

Send us your CV and a short cover letter.

Applicants must pass a medical, drug test, and Ministry of Justice check.