Marine Electrical Superintendent

We're looking for a skilled and experienced Marine Electrical Superintendent to oversee the planning and delivery of electrical maintenance across our marine assets.

This is a leadership role for someone who combines technical expertise with a passion for team development and operational excellence.

In this role, you'll lead and mentor the electrical maintenance team, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of scheduled and reactive maintenance across RealNZ's marine fleet.

You'll provide subject-matter expertise in marine electrical systems, support fault diagnosis and resolution, and ensure compliance with classification society and maritime safety standards.

You'll collaborate across sites to align maintenance activities, supervise contractors, and contribute to project planning and implementation.

You'll also play a key role in continuous improvement, resource management, and be available for urgent maintenance needs as part of the on-call roster.

What You'll Bring

Current EWRB practising licence (Electrical Engineer or Electrical Inspector)

Relevant qualification in electrical engineering or marine electrical / electronic systems

Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical or marine maintenance, including team leadership

Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems, VMS / PMS platforms, and classification society standards (Lloyd's, DNV, ABS)

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team

Effective problem-solving, prioritisation, and communication skills

What did you get from this?

This is a full-time permanent position with guaranteed fortnightly hours

Enjoy some incredible staff perks!

Take a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures, either for free or at a fantastic discount.

Explore thrilling white water rafting, Te Anau Glowworm Caves, Milford and Doubtful Sound, and Rakiura.

Medical insurance cover

Free Cardrona x Treble Cone ski / bike pass

Number of positions : 1

Employment Type : Permanent, Full Time

Hourly rate : $50 - $58

Real people, real places, real experiences.

Welcome to Real.

When's the best time to join the Real whanau?

Now's good.

We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism.

We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation.

We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them.

We channel a guest-centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job.

Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow-capped maunga.

Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture.

It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.

At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger.

Everyone is welcome here.

How to apply

Click Apply now to be taken to our careers page

Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.

Company RealNZ

Reference #

Posted on 07 Oct

Closes on 27 Oct

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Location(s) Te Anau

Expertise Maintenance Technician, Electrician, Engineering & Asset Management, Engineer

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