Are you an Australian or New Zealand based deckhand interested in joining an expedition yacht on a 3:1 rotation?
Position Snapshot
Rotational Position , 3 months ON, 1 Month OFF + 4 weeks annual leave on top.
A very high profile 60m Expedition superyacht is on the search for a Deckhand to join their unique program & team for some upcoming guest trips with occasional research
The vessel is used for a mixture of private owner trips and occasional scientific research (TBC)
Past science trips include: deep trench dives in the Indian Ocean & Ocean bed discovery missions in PNG
The Deckhand must be competent on deck, can drive tenders, preferably have hands on experience with maintenance.
Previous Superyacht experience is NOT necessary but time in other ‘hands on’ expedition style programs will be looked on favorably.
Must be professional in approach and understand the hospitality side of working on high profile superyachts.
Lots of action in his role for the right candidate
The deckhand will join the vessel in NZ before heading to Western Australia in the middle of the year
The Ideal Candidate
Salary: $80,000 AUD / Year (TRP)
Start: ASAP
Note: Local male candidates in NZ or Aus only (for joining ease and cabin arrangements)
Are you a 1st mate looking to join a very professional expedition yacht?
Are you interested in a vessel looking to base itself out of New Zealand?
Position Snapshot
A professionally run 32m expedition motor yacht (private) is on the look out for a professional first mate to join their team.
The Captain is one of the best you’ll find, who will invest time in mentoring and allow for skill progression, shadowing some of his responsibilities.
The vessel is currently located in Europe, finishing up the tail end of a yard time, gearing up for its final Med season before heading out to be based in Auckland, NZ.
The vessel is open to arranging visas for foreign candidates as they run a mix nationality crew and could suit if a kiwi/Aus looking for a Mediterranean adventure before being based in NZ or a foreign 1st mate looking to experience the South Pacific.
The Ideal Candidate
Start: When found
Salary: 5000€ – 6000€ / month DOE (pending ticket / experience)
Bonus: 13th month bonus
Are you an experienced team interested in a South Pacific based expedition yacht?
Are you active on the water, with surfing, diving, fishing, other?
Position Snapshot
A rare couple’s opportunity has become available on a 32m Expedition yacht that is based between Australia (QLD) & the South Pacific Islands.
The vessel is used for private use only and the itinerary will span from Aus, Fiji, Vanuatu , Tonga in 2026 and into Micronesia in 2027
About the Mate/ Engineer
Will support the captain in both deck & engineering, spanning from bridge watches , tender driving to engine room maintenance, pre departure checks, troubleshooting technical issues and managing yard projects.
About the Cook/Stew
More galley focused than interior, the stew /cook will largely be responsible for providing family style meals to the guests and crew onboard.
About the Yacht
Expedition style, will focus on off the beaten track cruising and very active in watersports adventures including surfing , diving, fitness ect (an interest in these areas would be helpful)
The vessels adopts a hands on approach where everyone pitches in across departments to ensure the functioning of the yacht and that guest trips are truly memorable
The Ideal Candidates
An established team with a few years’ experience on Superyachts. Preferably at least one of the candidates would have working rights in Aus/NZ and open to sponsoring the partner
The Package
Mate/Engineer: $110,000-$130,000 AUD / Year DOE
Cook/Stew: $100,000 AUD / year DOE
30 days annual leave
Start: Late February / Early March
