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Automotive Technician – ANTARCTICA
Job description
Hays Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS, to join the maintenance team at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. This unique opportunity involves working in one of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.
Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica (approximately 200-300 residents in winter season)
Rate: $50 per hour
A minimum 6-month deployment must be available to deploy from late Jan/early Feb 2026. Please note this is not a FIFO role, you will be on the ice for the full 6 months.
You MUST have the following:
- LIGHT vehicle mechanic experience on a broad range of vehicles
- NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering at Level 4 (OR Overseas Equivalent)
- NZ Work Rights (no sponsorship or visa variations available)
- Accommodation provided (you will be in a bunkroom)
- Free food (the meals aren’t Michelin starred, but they’re still pretty good)
- Free flights from any major NZ airport
- $50 per hour
- Work schedule: Mon – Sat, 7am – 5pm (1 hr lunch break)
- Medical and dental checks
- Thorough criminal background and security checks
- Vaccinations (flu and TDAP compulsory)
Please apply through the link. If you have any questions, you can email [email protected] or call 021 229 9160.#2971461
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Company information
- Company
- HAYS
- Location
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New Zealand, North Island, Greater Wellington
New Zealand - Posted
- 8 months ago
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