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Engine room watch rating trainee

StraitNZ

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Full-time April 04, 2026
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Opportunity Description

Engine Room Watch Rating (ERWR) Trainee

Fixed Term – 12 Months
2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off
Bluebridge StraitNZ – Cook Strait Ferries

Want to start a career in the engine room?

Bluebridge StraitNZ is offering a 12-month Engine Room Watch Rating (ERWR) Trainee position. This role is designed for someone who wants to gain the sea time and practical experience required to obtain an ERWR qualification.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and engine room ratings while completing your approved training record book and building the required sea service.

This is a temporary, fixed-term training position.

What the Programme Includes

During the 12 months you will:

• Gain engine room sea time on a commercial ferry
• Work a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster
• Complete your ERWR training record book
• Learn engine room operations and safety procedures
• Assist engineers and ratings with daily ...
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