Automotive Technician - ANTARCTICA
Hays
Listing Description
Description
- Competitive pay
- McMurdo Base, Antarctica
- Adventure of a lifetime
Hays Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from an AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS, to join the maintenance team at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. This unique opportunity involves working in one of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.
Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica (approximately 200-300 residents in winter season) Rate: $50 per hour
A minimum 6-month deployment. You must be available to deploy from late Jan/early Feb 2026. Please note this is not a FIFO role, you will be on the ice for the full 6 months.
What to expect when you're down there:
- The role will involve maintaining and repairing a range of light vehicles at McMurdo base
- Accommodation provided (you will be in a bunkroom)
- Free food (the meals aren't Michelin starred, but they're still pretty good)
- Free flights from any major NZ airport
- $50 per hour
- Work schedule: Mon - Sat, 7am - 5pm (1 hr lunch break)
You must have the following:
- LIGHT vehicle mechanic experience on a broad range of vehicles, specifically Ford
- NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering at Level 4 (OR Overseas Equivalent)
- NZ Work Rights (no sponsorship or visa variations available)
What to expect before you start:
- Medical and dental checks
- Thorough criminal background and security checks
- Vaccinations (flu and TDAP compulsory)
What to do now: Please apply through the link. If you have any questions, you can email Francesca.Miller@hays.net.nz or call 021 229 9160.
Application details
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Hays
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