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Mechanic

Who are we? 

At Antarctica New Zealand, we proudly ensure that Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are valued, protected and understood.  Our role is to support world-leading science and environmental protection and to raise public awareness of the global significance of the continent and surrounding Southern Ocean.

Scott Base has been the hub of New Zealand's activities in Antarctica since 1957. It's remote, so the small team that works at this incredible location needs to work well together, focus on safety and integrate successfully into the small community lifestyle.

The Role

The Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance of the Scott Base vehicle fleet, consisting of Toyotas, heavy vehicles, tracked machinery and specialist vehicles such as Hagglunds, PistenBullys, snowmobiles and various items of small plant.

Responsibilities include:

• The scheduled servicing and maintenance of vehicles and plant
• Providing instruction and training on safe operation of vehicles and plant in Antarctica
• Responding to breakdowns and undertaking field servicing
• Maintenance, control and safety of all garage equipment
• Assist if required with the maintenance of the base generators
• Serving on the Scott Base Fire Crew

This is a thirteen-month role based in Antarctica from approximately September 2022 until October 2023

What you will bring

• NZ Trade Certificate or equivalent in Automotive Engineering
• At least five years post-qualification experience with diesel engines, heavy wheeled and tracked vehicles, and petrol engines
• Current full NZ Class 1 and 2 drivers licence with F, W, T endorsements and ability to drive a manual vehicle
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills

To help ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone travelling to Scott Base, offers of employment are conditional on being certified medically fit by Antarctic New Zealand's medical assessor. There is a requirement to have up to date COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations and be in good health, particularly related to respiratory and cardio-vascular systems. For specific questions, contact people@antarcticanz.govt.nz. 

To view a role description via the trademe website, click ‘Apply’ and then click here.

Applications will close Sunday 3 July 2022 at 1700 hrs NZT however we will be reviewing applications as they come in so to ensure you don’t miss out on this opportunity we suggest you apply today! 

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.