Success at C-Quip International Jay-Evan Paskell completed a gateway placement at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders Ltd at high school. After enjoying that placement, a careers advisor at school helped him get an interview with Advanced Aerospace Ltd, also known as C-Quip International. After five years refining his skills and knowledge as a composites technician, Jay-Evan has spent the last year as the supervisor of the clean room, and the Laminating Team Leader. Jay-Evan has completed a Level 3 Boatbuilding Pre-Apprenticeship, a Level 3 Composites qualification, and is currently working towards completing his Level 4 Composites qualification. After that he wants to… Read More

Dale Boatbuilders is well known in the Bay of Plenty area and is Taupo’s longest established boatbuilders, specialising in repairs and maintenance and refits of pleasure boats and RVs. Our client base reaches across the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and down through the Hawkes Bay region. www.taupoboats.co.nz Due to steady growth, we have a position available for a full-time member of staff. The applicant will need the following – Woodworking skills • Some mechanical knowledge • Some fibre glassing skills – although training will be given • Must be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team •… Read More

As a growing and innovative boat builder we at Rae Line Boats are looking to bring another passionate and committed member on to our team. While most boat building opportunities are pretty limited to certain skill sets, we are keen to teach our staff a range of knowledge that extends from the lamination department, through the assembly department and into our upholstery department, so you will learn and be able to develop a set of skills superior to most other boat builders out there! The right applicant must be: – Dead keen to build boats! That is it…. if you… Read More

This is a full time entry level role where you will be given the opportunity to learn all aspects of  the manufacture of inflatable boats with NZ leading supplier of NZ made inflatable boats located in Kumeu, No previous experience is required however we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate a history of a good work ethic, take a pride in producing a high quality product are good with their hands and enjoy working in a team environment. Training will be given in all aspects of the role. Primary role will be to assist with the manufacture of our… Read More

New Zealand company Yachting Developments was featured recently in Super Yacht Times. Ian Cook – a previous Chairperson on the NZMAC ITO Board talks about how important Industry Training is to Yachting Developments. Read the whole article here Read More

NZMAC ITO’s School to Work programme has been featured in the latest Boating New Zealand article. A Composite Education Words by Rebecca Hayter. Photos by Lawrence Schäffler. School leavers face a bewildering array of choices and opportunities when trying to select a career. Not everyone wants to go to Uni – a concept the marine industry is embracing. For many year 12 or 13 school pupils, the call to a university is loud and clear; others can’t wait to pick up tools and put their practical skills to work. For these students, the Schools to Work transition programme, a scheme jointly supported by Ministry of Education and funded… Read More

We have a number of positions available: Fiberglass Laminators Boat Finishers Motor Riggers Boat Repairs Trailer Assembly So if you have experience in the marine industry we would like to hear from you. There are also apprenticeship opportunities for some of these positions so get in touch today! Fi-Glass are located in Christchurch http://www.fi-glass.co.nz/ Email [email protected] for more information Read More

About the business and the role Sealegs International Limited is the world’s leading manufacturer of amphibious boats. Proudly designed and made in New Zealand, they are a unique entrepreneurial company looking for great people to help build their global brand. As part of this growth they are looking to appoint an additional Assembly Engineer. There is also potential to undertake a marine trade apprenticeship for the right candidate. Job tasks and responsibilities Responsibilities include assembling Sealegs craft and assemblies, ensuring assembly tasks are completed accurately and within the required time frame. This role involves mechanical, electrical and hydraulic assembly. You would… Read More

Howick College students Nick Mackenzie (17) and Jayden Prentice (16) are building what they hope will be bright careers at top New Zealand boat manufacturer, Rayglass Boats. The pair spends the first two days of each week learning a wide variety of practical skills at the world-class boatbuilder in Mt Wellington. The students, two of the first to take advantage of a new School to Work programme, have even been given their own exclusive project. “We were keen to give Nick and Jayden the opportunity to experience and learn as much as possible while they are with us,” says Rayglass… Read More

  Whakatane boat builder Surtees Boats is undergoing a major expansion of its current production facility with the addition of a new 900sqm building. Surtees Boats CEO Adam Dyck says the expansion of the factory is a strategic move to further streamline the company’s manufacturing process and to decrease the lead-time for customer orders. “The brand is enjoying very strong sales across all of the markets in which we operate in, this expansion will give us the ability to increase our production output,” says Dyck. “This ability to increase our production will allow us to expand into new sales markets… Read More