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Experienced Marine Upholsterer

Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join New Zealand’s Leading Premium Trailer Boat Manufacturer
Tristram Marine is renowned for building world-class offshore trailer boats, combining innovation, precision craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service since 1987. We are looking for an experienced Marine Upholsterer to join our talented team and help craft the finishing touches that set our boats apart.

About the Role
This is a hands-on position within our production team, responsible for manufacturing and installing premium-quality marine upholstery for new Tristram boats. You’ll work with high-grade materials, create bespoke designs, and deliver finishes that meet the highest luxury and durability standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manufacture and install marine upholstery to precise specifications
  • Cut, sew, and fit vinyls, fabrics, foams, and other marine-grade materials
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment
  • Collaborate with other trades to ensure projects are completed to schedule
  • Deliver consistently high-quality workmanship to Tristram Marine standard

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience in upholstery – marine, automotive, or furniture
  • High attention to detail and pride in your craft
  • Ability to work from templates, patterns, and drawings
  • Skilled in the use of sewing machines, hand tools, and cutting equipment
  • Positive, reliable, and able to work well within a team environment
  • NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

What We Offer

  • Full-time, stable employment with an award-winning company
  • Modern workshop with top-quality tools and equipment
  • Supportive, skilled team and a positive work environment
  • Opportunity to work on premium products you’ll be proud to see on the water

If you have an eye for detail, a passion for your trade, and want to be part of a company producing New Zealand’s most sought-after offshore trailer boats, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and examples of your work to [email protected] or phone 07-849-5225 for more information.

“We’re not just creating quality Tristrams…

We’re creating quality memories for boat owners.”

Every element of the Tristram Ownership Experience is premium, from a new models CAD designed inception through to production, handover, and after-sales service. The diverse range of Tristram Hardtops, Targa Tops and Cabriolets are designed and crafted for offshore performance by a talented team of innovators who live for the ocean and continue to redefine trailer boating for thousands of proud Tristram owners who seek to venture beyond the ordinary.

Each Tristram is designed and manufactured to the highest of standards for blue water game fishing, recreational fishing, diving, entertaining and overnighting. Featuring strength and agility beyond comparison, class-leading beam, industry-leading moulding accuracy, and the softest of rides, Tristram Boats exceed the expectations of even the most discerning boat owners.

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