Marine Electrical Technicians

Manaaki Marine is proud to be recruiting both Senior and Mid-Level Marine Electrical Technicians — for a well-established and highly respected marine electrical business based in the heart of Auckland’s marine precinct at Westhaven.

Under new ownership, the business is continuing to grow and is now seeking:

• 2 x Senior Marine Electrical Technicians
• 1 x Mid-Level Marine Electrical Technician

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a young, energetic and technically capable team working across some of New Zealand’s most exciting marine projects and vessels.

About the Business

They operate across a diverse range of marine and electrical services including:

• High-end recreational vessels
• Commercial vessel servicing, refits and new builds
• Electrical compliance, testing & tagging and EWOF inspections

Their client base includes premium recreational vessels valued well above $300K, commercial operators, marine contractors, and leading Auckland boat builders.

The work is varied, technical and hands-on — no two days are the same.

The Opportunity

These roles will suit someone who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and working in a dynamic environment where workshop, marina and onboard vessel work all come together.

We want to talk to speak with candidates from:

• Marine Electrical backgrounds
• Automotive Electrical trades
• Industrial Electrical trades
• Automation & Control Systems technicians

If you are motivated to transition into the marine industry, this could be the career move you have been looking for.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your experience level, work may include:

• Marine electrical installations and servicing
• Vessel fault finding and diagnostics
• DC and AC electrical systems
• Electronics and control systems
• Refit and upgrade projects
• EWOF inspections and testing/tagging work
• Working alongside boat builders, owners and marine operators
• Supporting emergency breakdowns and callouts when required

What We’re Looking For

Ideally You Will Have:

• Automotive Electrical qualification OR
• Registered/Licensed Industrial Electrical qualification
• Strong practical electrical fault-finding ability
• A full NZ Driver Licence
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Pride in your workmanship
• A positive, team-first attitude

Bonus Points For:

• Marine electrical experience
• PLC, automation or control systems exposure
• Experience working in field service environments
• First Aid certification

What’s On Offer

Competitive hourly rates

• Structured 9-day fortnight roster
• Every second Monday off
• Variety of workshop, marina and onsite work
• Career progression within the marine industry
• Opportunity to work on premium vessels and commercial marine projects
• Young, supportive and high-performing team culture
• Central Westhaven location

Why Transition Into Marine?

The marine sector offers something different from traditional electrical trades:

• Greater variety in work
• Technical and specialised systems
• Outdoor and waterfront environments
• Strong long-term industry demand
• Opportunity to work on unique projects and vessels

If you’re looking to get off the factory floor or out of repetitive automotive work and into a specialist industry with real career progression — this is worth exploring.

About Manaaki Marine

Manaaki Marine is a specialist marine recruitment partner supporting operators across New Zealand with crew and project talent solutions.

We work closely with industry to connect capable people with meaningful opportunities across the maritime sector