Deckhand, Kaumoana
Also known as
- Deck crew, deck rating, ferry hand, fishing hand, tug hand, able seafarer
Deckhands help operate ships and other sailing vessels. They may handle cargo and do routine cleaning and maintenance.
Duration
02:15 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$64K to $115K
Most common
$168K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Deckhands
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work on ships at sea, and may travel nationally or internationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, safety conscious and work well in a team
Tasks
- help operate ships and other vessels
- handle cargo
- secure boats to docks and wharves
- monitor surroundings for hazards
- check equipment to make sure it works
- clean ship areas
- maintain ship equipment
- control pumps and other equipment
- record work completed
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
Kairoro Kaingākau
Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou learn on the job to become a deckhand and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- an entry certificate in marine craft operation
- a New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing (Deck Crew) (Level 4)
- to meet medical fitness, eyesight, and fit and proper person requirements
- a First Aid certificate and Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate (MRROC)
- to pass an oral examination and get a Qualified Deck Crew Certificate of Competency from Maritime New Zealand
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Maritime New Zealand
Nō te rere moana Apotearoa
Phone Number,0508 732 237
enquiries@maritimenz.govt.nz
https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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