Vessel Operator Full Time Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Forklift Operators - Pulp Warehouse

at Qube Ports NZ

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive Hourly Rate + Health Insurance

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Health insurance plus other great staff benefits
Day and night shift opportunities across a 24/7 operation

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Health insurance plus other great staff benefits
Day and night shift opportunities across a 24/7 operation

Experienced clamp forklift operators wanted for permanent roles at our Pulp Warehouse operation. Day and night shifts available.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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BGB Skipper

at Sanford

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This is a Full time job

Stewart Island, Southland

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Crew Member / Farm Boat Skipper to join our Mussel Farming team based in Stewart Island.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

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Listed nine days ago

Able Seafarer (Deck) - General Cargo

at Silver Fern Shipping Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$83,419.49 per year

Support safe operations, maintain vessel readiness, and carry out deck duties while contributing to a well-coordinated and safety-driven team.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

9d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Boatyard Operator

at Marsden Maritime Holdings Ltd

This is a Full time job

One Tree Point, Northland

Supportive Team Environment
Opportunities for Training and Development
Dynamic Outdoor Working Environment Within Marina and Boatyard

Supportive Team Environment
Opportunities for Training and Development
Dynamic Outdoor Working Environment Within Marina and Boatyard

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Boatyard Operator to join our team at our busy marina and vessel haul-out facility at Marsden Cove.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Able Seafarer Engine (ASE)

at StraitNZ

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Come and join the team onboard engineering team at StraitNZ Bluebridge!

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

30d+ ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Forklift Operators - Pulp Warehouse

at Qube Ports NZ

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive Hourly Rate + Health Insurance

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Health insurance plus other great staff benefits
Day and night shift opportunities across a 24/7 operation

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Health insurance plus other great staff benefits
Day and night shift opportunities across a 24/7 operation

Experienced clamp forklift operators wanted for permanent roles at our Pulp Warehouse operation. Day and night shifts available.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

17d ago

Listed three days ago

BGB Skipper

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Stewart Island, Southland

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Crew Member / Farm Boat Skipper to join our Mussel Farming team based in Stewart Island.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Straddle Carrier Operator

at Independent Stevedoring Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$31 – $35 per hour

Supportive team culture with great management
Long term career with internal growth opportunities
PPE and paid training provided

Supportive team culture with great management
Long term career with internal growth opportunities
PPE and paid training provided

No experience? No problem. Full-time port role with paid training, career progression, and long-term security.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

2nd Mate | Relieving 1st Mate

at StraitNZ

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

We're on the lookout for for Second Mate to join the Bluebridge team aboard our vessels!

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Import Operator

at Hillebrand Gori NZ Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Ponsonby, Auckland(Hybrid)

$75,000 – $80,000 per year

Join a Strong, Supportive Team in a Global Business
Diverse, Interesting Work Across the Entire Global Supply Chain
High Ownership & Autonomy in Your Work

Join a Strong, Supportive Team in a Global Business
Diverse, Interesting Work Across the Entire Global Supply Chain
High Ownership & Autonomy in Your Work

Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and want to grow your career with a global leader in beverage logistics - Apply now!

subClassification: Import/Export & CustomsImport/Export & Customs

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Ship's Crane Operators

at C3 Limited

This is a Full time job

Picton, Marlborough

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses

Experienced crane operators required to operate ship's cranes to assist with the loading of logs onto log vessels at the port.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

MARINE CARGO SURVEYOR

at Intertek Testing Services (NZ) Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$70,000 – $75,000 per year

We are looking to employ personnel with Marine background (Deck Officer with experience on Dry Cargo ships)

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

25d ago

Listed nine days ago

Commercial Skipper

at Whakatohea Mussels (Opotiki) Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Opotiki, Bay of Plenty

Lead a vessel and crew in a marine farming operation. Enjoy stable work, safety-focused culture, and being home every night.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Ship's Crane Operators

at C3 Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Skilled crane operators required to assist with the safe and efficient loading of logs onto log vessels at the port.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Onboard Services Crew / Deckhand

at Fullers Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Hourly rate of $29.13

$29.13/hr + free ferry travel for you and family
Gain marine qualifications with in-house training
Work in a sustainable company with a down-to-earth culture

$29.13/hr + free ferry travel for you and family
Gain marine qualifications with in-house training
Work in a sustainable company with a down-to-earth culture

Join Fullers360 as an Onboard Services Crew/Deckhand delivering great service and supporting vessel ops to ensure safe, smooth passenger journeys.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Qualified Deckhand - Sand Dredger

at Atlas Concrete

This is a Full time job

Helensville, Auckland

$30 – $33 per hour

We are looking for a qualified Deckhand - Sand Dredger to work at our Helensville depot.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

17d ago

Listed eleven days ago

On Vessel Digger Operators

at C3 Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Picton, Marlborough

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses

Skilled digger operators required with log grapple experience to operate diggers in the hold of log vessels to maximise log placement.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Import & Export Operations

at Star Personnel Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland(Hybrid)

$75,000 – $80,000 per year

Multi faceted role
Convenient location - no more airport traffic!
Be part of a success story!

Multi faceted role
Convenient location - no more airport traffic!
Be part of a success story!

Experienced freight operator needed for an exciting end to end role. Take ownership and expand your knowledge!

subClassification: Import/Export & CustomsImport/Export & Customs

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Rail Operator

at KiwiRail

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Investment into your ongoing training and development provided
Competitive pay, penal rates and long-term career opportunities
Exclusive discounts on Great Journeys and Interislander services

Investment into your ongoing training and development provided
Competitive pay, penal rates and long-term career opportunities
Exclusive discounts on Great Journeys and Interislander services

A secure role in a long standing Kiwi company, with career progression opportunities.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Hotel Fitter - live onboard

at StraitNZ

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Come and join the team onboard engineering team at StraitNZ Bluebridge!

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Ship's Crane Operators

at C3 Limited

This is a Full time job

Nelson, Tasman

Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Uniform and PPE equipment provided.

Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Uniform and PPE equipment provided.

Skilled crane operators required with experience loading vessels preferred.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Export Operator - Ocean & Air

at Team Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

NZD 75000 - 85000 per annum, Current Market Salary

FAK and ocean export experience
End to end shipment ownership
Strong Leadership - Growing Operation

FAK and ocean export experience
End to end shipment ownership
Strong Leadership - Growing Operation

Export role focused on FAK ocean shipments with exposure to airfreight. Suits a strong operator looking to broaden capability.

subClassification: Freight/Cargo ForwardingFreight/Cargo Forwarding

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

110 vessel operator jobs in New Zealand - Full Time

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