2nd Engineer - 50m Private/Charter MY - Auckland, NZ
- Category:
- Engineering Jobs
- Position:
- 2nd Engineer
- Salary:
- 5000 USD (Negotiable to go up)
- Location:
- Auckland, NZ
- Start date:
- 1st April
- Job posted:
- February 25, 2026
Are you an experienced 2nd engineer looking for a role based out of the NZ/Aus region?
Do you hold a minimum of a MEOL or EOOW?
Position Snapshot
- From $5000 US / month DOE/Negotiable
- Start: End of March / April
- NZ/Aus based for next 2 years
- 40-60 days annual leave
A high profile 50m private / charter motor yacht is searching for an experienced 2nd engineer to join their programme. The vessel operates a mix of private trips and charters and will be based in the NZ/AUS region for the next two years, followed by a world cruise. The 2nd engineer will support the Chief Engineer throughout major maintenance and repairs, while assisting the deck team on occasion during guest trips. The position could suit a local AUS/NZ engineer from a commercial cadetship program; yacht experience is not necessary. Candidates in the AUS/NZ region will be given priority.
The Ideal Candidate
- MEOL (or higher) or EOOW
- Previous yacht or commercial engineer experience
- Interested in learning under an experienced Chief Engineer
- Hands on with engineering tasks and technically minded
- Can share in engineering watches
- Enjoys role variety and can assist on deck
- STCW and valid Seafarer Medical
Qualification: EOOW or MEOL
Location: Auckland, NZ, with world itinerary
Start Date: Late March / Early April
Summary: Primary role is 2nd Engineer; when guests are onboard, support for deck operations is required.
Salary: 5000 USD (negotiable)
Leave: 40-60 days (negotiable)
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