Boat builder, Kaihanga waka
Also known as
- Shipbuilder, shipwright
Boat builders build, repair and sometimes design boats.
2:09 mins
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$59K to $88K
Most common
$109K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Boat builders
- usually work regular business hours, but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in workshops, factories, at marinas, boatyards and slipways
- may work in dusty, noisy and fumy conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, accurate and practical
Tasks
- build, fix and maintain boats
- choose boat building materials
- work with timber, steel and other materials
- install engines and marine systems
- use tools to shape and join materials
- build boat cabinets
- use software and sketches to design boats
- follow safety rules to avoid hazards
You usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a boatbuilder.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Boat Building (Level 4)
- to be over 16 years old
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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