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Door Technician

Ever wanted to experience the beauty of Antarctica? This all-expenses-paid gig will get you there!
We are seeking a motivated and adventurous door technician to join our maintenance team at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. This unique opportunity involves working in one of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth, assisting in maintaining and repairing the state-of-the-art doors down there.

Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica (approximately 1000 residents in summer season)
Rate: $45 per hour (WAGES) $55 per hour (CONTRACTING)
Two intakes available – choose one or stay for both:

  • Intake 1: October 2025 – Feb 2026
  • Intake 2: Feb 2026 – October 2026
We are seeking a motivated and adventurous door technician to join our maintenance team at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. This unique opportunity involves working in one of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth, assisting in maintaining and repairing the state-of-the-art doors down there.

Your experience should include maintaining the following door systems:
  • Roller doors
  • Insulated metal swing doors
  • Service doors
  • Other commercial and industrial door systems
What to expect when you’re down there:
  • Accommodation provided (you will be in a bunkroom)
  • Free food (the meals aren’t Michelin star but they’re still pretty good)
  • Free flights from any
  • Work schedule: Mon – Sat, 7am – 5pm
What to expect before you start:
  • Medical and dental checks
  • Criminal background and security checks
  • Vaccinations
Please note we expect to be recruiting for the following roles soon:
  • Sheet metal fabricator
  • Pipe fitter
  • Plumber
  • Boiler technician
  • Boiler Operator
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

We will consider candidates from the following regions:
Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui, Wellington, Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland.

What to do now:
Please apply through the link, if you have any questions you can email Francesca.Miller@hays.net.nz or call 021 229 9160.

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Engineering
Location
Auckland CBD
Specialism
Trades and Labour
Pay
$45 per hour
Ref:
2944758
Closing date
19 Aug 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Francesca Miller, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Christchurch
Level 2, 104 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central

Telephone: 0212299160

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