Maintenance Engineer/Fitter - ANTARCTICA

Ever wanted to experience the natural beauty of Antarctica? This all-expenses-paid gig will get you there!

Hays Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from a Maintenance Engineer / Fitter to join the 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 1000 residents in summer season, 200 in winter)

Rate: $55 per hour
Deployment date: Feb/March 2026 (minimum 6 month assignment)

Your experience should include maintaining the following:
Heating, ventilating, cooling, hoists, compressors, hydronic systems, pumps, kitchen/galley equipment, shop tools and a wide variety of other types of equipment and their component parts.

What to expect when you’re down there:

• Accommodation provided (you will be in a bunk room)
• Free food (the meals aren’t Michelin starred, but they’re still pretty good)
• Free flights from any major NZ airport
• $55 per hour
• Work schedule: Mon – Sat, 7am – 5pm (54 hours per week)

What to expect before you start:

• Medical and dental checks
• Criminal background and security checks
• Vaccinations (flu and tap)

What to do now:
Please apply through the link. If you have any questions, you can email [email protected] or call 021 229 9160.#2971322