While Christchurch trembled with aftershocks, five senior marine cabinetmaking apprentices competed at WorldSkills NZ in the South Island city in September 2010. The judges were two previous winners, Mark Boyce and Michael Schieffelbein. They used a comprehensive marking schedule based on the international standards to determine 20-year-old Rob Hamilton of Yachting Developments as a clear winner. Marine companies Makita Tools, Gibson Veneer and Panel, Rosenfeld Kidson, Technical Equipment and Diversified Products provided support and materials. Mr Hamilton is an apprentice marine cabinetmaker, three years into a four-year apprenticeship. The project for the Christchurch competition was an ash hall table, with… Read More

Sabine Seabrook is the first person ever to gain the Marina Operators & Services Qualification in Administration. Westhaven Marina’s Seabrook was the first person to sign onto the qualification, introduced in 2011. She’ll officially receive recognition of her achievement at the NZ Marine ITO’s graduation ceremony on 4 December but has found the skills she’s learnt throughout the three year course already serve her well in her role with Westhaven Marina. Seabook is looking forward to continuing to apply the theory she’s learnt to her work, and is keen to recommend the course to up and coming members of the… Read More

Our Albany based NZ owned company enjoys strong relationships with customers in most sectors of the pleasure and commercial marine industry.  Our broad product range is either manufactured locally or imported from well-known and respected manufacturers. We offer a competitive salary package.  If you are a professional salesperson who is passionate about the NZ Marine Industry and selling quality products, forward your CV with a covering letter in confidence to: [email protected] Read More

The person we are looking for will preferably have the following traits/experience… Self-motivated – this person will need to be the type of person who gets up in the morning looking forward to getting into a day’s work, they will be in charge of themselves and will need to have the drive to push themselves to achieve without the need for micro management. Enthusiastic – we are looking for someone who can pass on the philosophy of our company to our clients, they need to be upbeat, enthusiastic and supportive to our clients Marine experience a must – they need… Read More

Hall Spars is a worldwide mast manufacturer specialising in custom products for cruising, race and super yachts for the local and international market. We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our friendly team in Silverdale, Auckland, to manufacture composite yacht masts and components. Experience not essential, as we are willing to train. NZ Marine apprenticeships are available for composite laminating, pre-assembly, metal work, fit out and yacht rigging. It is an advantage to have raced dinghy classes or to have sailing experience, but not a requirement. Immediate start, full time. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or… Read More

Hall Spars has an international reputation for manufacturing quality spars. We require enthusiastic people to join our friendly team, starting immediately. Interest in the marine industry is important, and competitive rates of pay are offered. COMPOSITE SPAR MAKER We are looking for staff with a background in composite spar making or boat building to manufacture carbon fibre masts and booms. Trainee position also available. ALLOY FABRICATOR/SHEETMETAL WORKER Enthusiastic tradesperson required, with fabrication and TIG welding experience in stainless steel and aluminium, to manufacture yacht masts and marine fittings. Trainee position available.   All applicants must have NZ residency or a… Read More

Due to growth and forward orders we have a number of opportunities at Dickey Boats.  We have some exciting projects underway and plenty more planned for 2016 (and beyond) that will provide challenge and interest.  Take a look at our website if you want to see more about what we do www.dickeyboats.com We need additional people in the following areas: Senior Aluminium Boat Builders Mechanical and Electrical Fit Out Technicians Fairing and painting   If one of these sounds like you or If you know someone great and who LOVES boats, we would like to hear from them. For the… Read More