Walk on Walk off Engine room wiper | painter

Engine Room Wiper / Painter (Fixed Term – 6 to 12 Months)
Location: Onboard Bluebridge vessels | StraitNZ (Wellington-based)

Looking to get your hands dirty (in a good way) and be part of a tight, hardworking crew keeping ships moving across Cook Strait?

We’re after a practical, motivated Wiper/Painter to join the engine room team onboard our Bluebridge ferries. This is a fixed-term role (6–12 months), ideal if you want real marine experience, steady work, and a foot in the door of the maritime industry.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be part of the engine room team, supporting day-to-day operations and helping keep everything clean, safe, and running smoothly.

Cleaning machinery spaces and assisting engineers with basic tasks
Surface prep and painting (steelwork, bilges, machinery areas)
General maintenance support and housekeeping
Spotting leaks, wear, and anything that doesn’t look right
Helping maintain a s...