Navy - Marine Technician

As a Marine Technician (MT) you'll operate and maintain the ship's equipment and systems in all conditions, to ensure the ship remains fully operational and ready to respond to different tasks.

You'll have the opportunity to earn as you learn on board, sailing local and international waters, and sampling the foods, cultures and scenic attractions of coastal port towns.

About the role

Engineering & Technical trades

Entry type

General entry

Under training

$68,860

Location

Marine Technicians are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship's engine and drive systems, power generation and distribution systems, as well as the auxiliary systems and habitability equipment which contribute to the ships ability to operate independently.

As modern warships contain increasingly sophisticated technology, you will learn to operate and maintain a wide range of high-performance equipment including : diesel engines, gas turbines, electrical generation and power distribution systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, refrigeration and air conditioning plants, and bulk liquid storage and conditioning equipment.

To best deal with the diverse range of machinery and equipment in our naval fleet, you will complete a short course in your chosen specialisation before being assigned to a ship at sea to practically consolidate your learning.

You will quickly become part of a motivated, dedicated and highly professional team.

Requirements

Basics

Be a minimum of 18 years of age upon entry.

Please note, the academic courses and unit standards that you will be required to pass as a Marine Technician are largely physics / maths based and consist of Level 2 to Level 4 Unit Standards.

Hence, if you have completed maths and some physics as part of your science credits (mechanics, electricity etc.), this will go a long way to help with your academic studies in the Navy.

There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required CV security clearance required for this trade.

You must be free of any criminal convictions.

We offer guidance on entry requirements in our eligibility section.

Apply if you're uncertain, as we'll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.

"For anyone that is considering being an MT – give it a go. It's a fantastic opportunity, you get a great trade out of it and you get to travel the world."

Job on base

Working ashore not only provides a break from life at sea, but also provide an opportunity for you to gain further training and experience.

You will be assigned to one of the various maintenance departments or the Marine Engineering School for your own professional development and / or to support the learning of engineering students junior to you.

Job on deployment

Whilst on a ship, it is your responsibility to operate and maintain the ship's propulsion, auxiliary, and habitability systems, to ensure the ship remains fully operational.

Ships at sea run 24 hours a day, so Marine Technicians may be required to work in shifts or be on call to monitor the ship's machinery or provide engineering services.

Like everyone else on board, you will participate in general shipboard duties and activities such as boat launch / recovery, leaving or bringing a ship to wharf, crane operations, assisting helicopter landings, ship security or practising emergency responses to fires, flooding or machinery breakdowns.

While deployed there are always excellent opportunities to experience different ports and environments within both New Zealand and overseas.

Imagine the delights in cities of the Pacific Rim and beyond!

Upon enlistment into the Navy you'll be posted to Devonport Navy base in Auckland.

Here you will do 16 weeks of basic military training to find out if you've got what it takes to be in the Navy, and learn various subjects including :

Teamwork and supportNaval history and customsDrill and paradesCore mariner skills and weapons trainingFirst aid and firefightingPhysical fitness

Following Basic Training, you will complete Able Technician training, also at Devonport Naval Base.

Earn a competitive salary while training or learning your trade, along with additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.

In addition to salary and allowances, other benefits of joining the New Zealand Defence Force include :

Access to your Service marae or turangawaewaeSponsored tertiary study programmes at all levelsFree access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and basesOpportunities to travelFree and subsidised medical and dental careSubsidised food and accommodation on camps and basesSubsidised insurance cover

Careers in the Navy are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting.

As you become more exp erienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you will see your salary rise accordingly.

Under training

$68,860

Future potential earnings

$98,000

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General entry

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You'll have the opportunity to earn as you learn on board, sailing local and international waters, and sampling foods, cultures and scenic attractions of coastal port towns.

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