Dockhand

• Sun, sea, and solid teamwork – sound like your thing?
• Hands on role, based at Seaview Marina, Lower Hutt
• Opportunity to work with passionate individuals and a supportive team

Seaview Marina is owned by Hutt City Council and operates as a Council Controlled Trading Organisation with the flexibility of a commercial business. Known across the industry as a modern, safe, and well-serviced marina, we cater for vessels ranging from trailer boats through to vessels up to 24 metres in length.

We offer some of the most extensive hardstand and haul-out facilities in Wellington for both commercial and recreational craft. Our focus is on delivering responsive, value-for-money services in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our customers and marina community.

We’re now looking for a practical, motivated Dockhand to join our team and help us continue delivering excellent service and maintaining our marina to a high standard.

About the role

This is a hands-on, physically active role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining safe and tidy facilities. As a Dockhand, you’ll support the day-to-day operation and upkeep of the marina by:

• Carrying out marina grounds maintenance including gardening, weed control, and general site presentation
• Removing debris and materials from marina waters and surrounding areas
• Conducting regular dock walks to identify and respond to maintenance issues
• Assisting with general marina, building, and infrastructure maintenance
• Supporting rubbish collection and marina cleanliness activities
• Checking vessels to ensure they are safely and correctly moored
• Assisting with hardstand operations and vessel lifting activities from time to time
• Supporting the Dockmaster and wider marina team with operational activities as required
• Monitoring marina conditions and responding to operational, environmental, or safety risks
• Assisting with emergency response activities where required
• Supporting a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across the marina

This is a full-time role and may involve occasional after-hours or weekend work depending on operational requirements.

About You

You’ll be someone who enjoys practical work, works well in a team environment, and has a proactive attitude. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience in general maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, or a similar hands-on role
• Practical problem-solving skills and a willingness to get stuck in
• A strong awareness of health and safety practices
• The ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A clean driver’s licence
• An interest in marine environments or boating operations

Experience working in a marina, outdoor, or marine environment would be an advantage, but full training will be provided to the right candidate.

Why join us?

At Seaview Marina, we’re passionate about creating a safe, professional, and welcoming environment for our customers and staff. You’ll be joining a hardworking and supportive team where your contribution genuinely makes a difference every day.

Partnering with Hutt City Council, we’re committed to investing in our people, supporting development opportunities, and creating a positive workplace culture.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close at 11:55pm, Monday 22 June 2026.

Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.

Job Details

Reference #

28146

Posted on

05 Jun 2026

Closes on

22 Jun 2026 23:55

Expertise

Facilities and property management

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time