Employment Services

Connecting the Marine Industry and candidates alike

For Candidates

For Candidates

We are your specialist marine and maritime industry recruitment partners. Our expertise is building marine teams for commercial vessel owners and operators throughout New Zealand and the Pacific.
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For Employers

For Employers

Our business works alongside marine & maritime organisations, big and small to attract, source, evaluate and secure the best marine talent within Aotearoa and the wider Pacific.
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A career, fixed term or casual summer position aboard a vessel or within a marine organization can be one of your most rewarding experiences. Opportunities within the maritime industry are vast – operating the latest technology aboard high-speed passenger vessels, heaving lines and sails on classic tall ships or barges and tug work. We have the connections to assist in finding the perfect opportunity for you.

Manaaki Marine Careers Team

Your recruitment business partner

Whether you are an owner, or operator in the rapidly evolving marine industry, our teams approach provides tailored solutions to meet your specific needs. Our team are seafarers themselves coming from industry with a depth of knowledge and strong partnerships built from years of experience.

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Benefits

Ensures all recruitment practices meet global standards under the MLC 2006, protecting both the employer and the seafarer from legal or ethical risks.

MLC-certified agencies are audited regularly, ensuring transparent, fair, and non-discriminatory hiring practices – giving you peace of mind in the process.

Certification guarantees that seafarers are properly vetted qualified, and fit for service, helping reduce turnover, liability and training costs.

Using an MLC-compliant agency limits your exposure to legal issues related to crew employment, contracts, repatriation, and wage disputes.

Being MLC-certified builds trust with domestic and international partners, port authorities and flag states, helping smooth operations across global jurisdictions

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