Skipper Master Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

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Onboard Service Crew (Summer - fixed term, part time)

This is a Contract/Temp job

$27.80 per hour

$27.80 hourly + free ferry travel, uniform provided
Auckland CBD location
Opportunity to gain invaluable work experience with beautiful water views

Be part of our 2026–2027 summer crew! Opportunities from early October to end of April.

subClassification: Bar & Beverage StaffBar & Beverage Staff classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

6d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

MSC / Marine Maintenance / USV Maintenance

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Drive maintenance for a leadingdefence-focussed uncrewed capability
Rare opportunity to become a foundational team member
2 x Fixed Term roles available

Be a foundational member of Ocius NZ and expand your career to involve maintaining USVs alongside RNZN whilst gaining hands-on experience in Australia

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Fishing Charter Skipper

at Snapper Fishing Charters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$45 – $50 per hour

Fishing Charter Skipper

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty five days ago

Glacier Explorers - Skipper Guide

at Hermitage Hotel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury

$28 - $32 p/h + Affordable rent + Staff Benefits

Affordable Rent where one can actually save
Amazing Staff Benefits
Get to work and Live in Aoraki/ Mount Cook National Park

Glacier Explorers Skippers deliver a unique experience, guiding small passenger boats to take guests close to stunning glacier landscapes.

subClassification: Tour GuidesTour Guides classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Team Leader

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillcrest, Auckland

Take ownership of and grow Ocius in New Zealand
Unique potential to set up an entire maintenance and ops facility
Deliver maintenance for a capability already making an impact

Build the Ocius New Zealand operational presence and deliver market-leading uncrewed capability to RNZN

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Dogman/Rigger

at Tas Marine Construction Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gulf Harbour, Auckland

$35 – $40 per hour

Be a part of the Gulf Harbour Marina Refurb. Competitive salary, career growth, overtime and benefits.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Marine Construction Worker

at Tas Marine Construction Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gulf Harbour, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

Be a part of the Gulf Harbour Marina Refurb. Competitive salary, career growth, overtime and benefits.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Deep Sea Fishing Crew - Seafood Processing (Independent Contractor)

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Remote)

Meals provided and Wi-Fi onboard
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Work approximately 6–12 weeks at sea before returning home between voyages

Earn year-round while typically only working 6–8 months. Work 6–12 weeks on/6 weeks off with meals, Wi-Fi and a unique career at sea

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Mate – Scampi Vessel (Mate Fishing Vessel or Skipper Coastal Offshore)

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

Rare opportunity to join Sanford's offshore scampi fleet as a Mate. 6 weeks on/off, travel covered, career growth at sea

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Trade Assistant

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

Competitive rates available

Competitive rates available
3+ month temp assignment (PAYE or GST Contractors Welcome)
Devonport location

Interesting role that will give you valuable experience as a Trade Assistant/Fire Sentry.

Recruited byScott Hutton

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Marine Electrician

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rosedale, Auckland

Competitive hourly rates - PAYE or GST

Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects
Work on premium custom aluminium boats in a modern Auckland workshop
Excellent opportunity for career progression into senior or supervisory roles

Join a leading boat builder installing and commissioning marine electrical systems.

Recruited byEwen Morgan

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Deep Sea Fishing Crew - Seafood Processing (Independent Contractor)

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman(Remote)

Structured 6–12 week rotations with time at home between trips
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Meals provided and Wi-Fi onboard

Earn year-round while typically only working 6–8 months. Work 6–12 weeks on/6 weeks off with meals, Wi-Fi and a unique career at sea

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Boat Builders

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

PAYE or GST rates available

Competitive Rates on Offer PAYE or GST
Immediate start + Potential to extend
North Shore Location

Experienced Boat builders needed for work on naval and commercial ships, barges, and yachts. Temp contract with strong potential to extend.

Recruited byScott Hutton

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Tour Guide-Must Have P Class Licence Endorsement

at Auckland Scenic Tours

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Tour Guide to join our Auckland Team

subClassification: Tour GuidesTour Guides classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Cook/Chef - Deepsea Fishing Vessel

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Travel covered – Flights to and from Timaru are arranged and paid for by Sanford
6-7 week on/off rotation – Enjoy extended time at home between voyages.
Unique offshore role – Cook aboard a deep-sea longline vessel.

Cook hearty meals for up to 26 crew aboard our longline vessel. Enjoy a 6–7 week on/off rotation, with flights to Timaru included.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Kaiārahi (Tour Guide)

at Te Puia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Join us at Te Puia and be a part of the legacy
Competitive pay, great staff benefits, and a dynamic work environment
Enjoy a free lunch once a week, along with other exclusive food offerings

Recruiting for 26/27 summer season! These are full-time, fixed term positions running from September 2025 to April 2026.

subClassification: Tour GuidesTour Guides classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

9d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Trade Assistant (Metalwork)

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive pay rate, overtime rates and allowances.
Fixed shift patterns
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

We are on the look out for Engineering Process Workers to join our world-class manufacturing team in Christchurch!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

17d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Deep Sea Fishing Crew - Seafood Processing (Independent Contractor)

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury(Remote)

Meals provided and Wi-Fi onboard
Structured 6–12 week rotations with time at home between trips
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

Earn year-round while typically only working 6–8 months. Work 6–12 weeks on/6 weeks off with meals, Wi-Fi and a unique career at sea

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Meal Plant Operator - Longliner Fishing Vessel

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

6–7 week on/off rotation – Enjoy extended time at home between voyages
Unique offshore career – Work aboard a deep-sea longline vessel
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

Operate and maintain the fish meal plant aboard our longline vessel. Enjoy a 6–7 week on/off rotation and unique offshore lifestyleent

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Qualified Deck Hand (QFD)

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Meals provided and Wi-Fi onboard
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Structured 6–12 week rotations with time at home between trips

As a Qualified Deckhand, you'll be hands-on ensuring smooth operations on deck, working across our fleet of vessels located in Timaru or Tauranga.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Mate – Scampi Vessel (Mate Fishing Vessel or Skipper Coastal Offshore)

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

Rare opportunity to join Sanford's offshore scampi fleet as a Mate. 6 weeks on/off, travel covered, career growth at sea.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Meal Plant Operator - Longliner Fishing Vessel

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

6–7 week on/off rotation – Enjoy extended time at home between voyages
Hands-on technical role – Operate and maintain the onboard fish meal plant
Unique offshore career – Work aboard a deep-sea longline vessel

Operate and maintain the fish meal plant aboard our longline vessel. Enjoy a 6–7 week on/off rotation and unique offshore lifestyleent

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Meal Plant Operator - Longliner Fishing Vessel

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

6–7 week on/off rotation – Enjoy extended time at home between voyages
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Unique offshore career – Work aboard a deep-sea longline vessel

Operate and maintain the fish meal plant aboard our longline vessel. Enjoy a 6–7 week on/off rotation and unique offshore lifestyleent

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Marine Engineers - Deepwater Fishing Vessels

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Meals provided and Wi-Fi onboard
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Trip on - Trip off rotation - all travel paid for!

As a Marine Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping our vessels running at their best. Working aboard scampi vessels, trawlers, or longliners.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Terminal Operator

at NES Fircroft

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

NZD 35 - 38 per hour

Join our team as a Terminal Operator, helping deliver safe, reliable and efficient fuel terminal operations in a dynamic environment.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Cook/Chef - Deepsea Fishing Vessel

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Travel covered – Flights to and from Timaru are arranged and paid for by Sanford
Flights covered – Travel to and from Timaru is arranged and paid for each trip.
Unique offshore role – Cook aboard a deep-sea longline vessel.

Cook hearty meals for up to 26 crew aboard our longline vessel. Enjoy a 6–7 week on/off rotation, with flights to Timaru included.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Cook/Chef - Deepsea Fishing Vessel

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

6–7 week on/off rotation – Enjoy extended time at home between voyages
Travel covered – Flights to and from Timaru are arranged and paid for by Sanford
Unique offshore role – Cook aboard a deep-sea longline vessel

Cook hearty meals for up to 26 crew aboard our longline vessel. Enjoy a 6–7 week on/off rotation, with flights to Timaru included.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

4d ago

Listed five days ago