Marine Pilot / Assistant Marine Manager

Permanent, full time – Gisborne, Tairāwhiti, New Zealand
Roster: 7 days on, 7 days off

The role

Want to keep your ship-handling skills sharp while stepping into a role that offers more balance and autonomy? At Eastland Port, we’re after a Marine Pilot / Assistant Marine Manager who thrives on precision, enjoys managing themselves, and is keen to be part of a high-performing marine team that operates with just culture in mind. With reduced shipping volumes, you’ll have the space to focus on quality, safety, and teamwork — while still getting the challenge of handling ships in dynamic conditions.

You’ll:

• Conduct pilotage operations within port limits.
• Advise on all aspects of marine operations.
• Support the management of marine operations.
• Contribute to a team that is focused on continuous improvement.
• Represent Eastland Port at forums like NZMPA, MLAANZ, and the Nautical Institute.

Why us?

• Competitive salary and brilliant employee benefits.
• Relocation subsidy to make your move to Gisborne smooth sailing.
• 7-on, 7-off roster – nail your shifts, then live your life.

Why Gisborne?

Think long, hot summers. World-class surf breaks. Award-winning wineries. A place where you can finish a roster week and still have the time, space, and energy to do what you love. Affordable, friendly, and with more coastline than you could explore in a lifetime – Gisborne is work-life balance done right.

View our shipping schedule here to see how our rhythm of operations creates real space to live.

About you

• Master Mariner qualifications.
• Proven pilotage experience.
• Cool head, sharp judgement, and the confidence to back yourself.
• Willing to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Able to gain a pilot’s licence under Maritime NZ rules.

For access to the position description or additional details, please contact peopleandperformance@eastland.nz. However, kindly note that all applications must be submitted through our online recruitment portal.  Document formats that are accepted are limited to: doc, docx, pdf, txt, or rtf only. 

Applying via the portal ensures a seamless process and efficient handling of your application.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application through our designated portal.