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🥝 2nd Mate | Relieving 1st Mate

StraitNZ | Wellington, New Zealand | Posted April 12, 2026

Job Description

Second Mate (Relief 1st Mate) – Bluebridge, StraitNZ

About Us
StraitNZ provides a unique, nationwide end-to-end transport service, seamlessly connecting New Zealand by road and sea. Our fleet includes two ships and over 200 trucks, supported by a network of 10 depots and a dedicated team of 450+ professionals. Each week, we transport hundreds of thousands of tonnes of freight and passengers across the country.

Operating under the Bluebridge brand, we run two roll-on roll-off (RoPax) passenger ferries—one NZ-flagged and one Bahamas-flagged—on the 54 NM Cook Strait route between the North and South Islands.

*Important Notice*
All candidates must currently hold a valid open Work Visa, NZ Residency, or be an NZ Citizen to apply.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Second Mate who can also step in as Relief 1st Mate after completing onboard training and gaining experience.

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