We are looking for a Skipper to join our ferry services in Auckland region.

This is a permanent full-time role with 40 hours per week.

As a Skipper, you will play a vital role in providing safe, efficient, and enjoyable experiences for our passengers.

Reporting to the Crew Manager, this role is tasked with ensuring an outstanding experience and safe journey for our customers.  This includes ensuring our vessels are well maintained, and all crew onboard are trained and operating at a high standard. 

You'll be a real champion of the customer experience, and motivate your crew to go above and beyond.

About your tasks and responsibilities

  • Safe and efficient running of the vessels, leading your crew to a high standard and motivating them to work as a team

  • Provide crew training and guidance to keep elevating the customer experience as well as set the crew up for career progression;

  • Provide excellent customer service to your passengers and lead passenger & crew safety on board

  • Perform day-to-day up-keep on your vessel

  • Uphold clear and transparent communication with the Ops team and other departments for a smooth operation

About your background, skills and qualifications:

  • 1-3 years industry experience

  • A current New Zealand SRL or Chief Mate certificate, with endorsements for vessels over 24 meters, vessels <500GT, (HSE) high speed endorsement or higher skippers ticket OR Australian equivalent (24m, Pax, 500GT, HSE)

  • A current New Zealand Marine Engineering MEC5 ticket is highly advantageous

  • You MUST have the right to work in NZ to be considered for this role

  • You pride yourself on providing an outstanding customer experience

  • You have a proven track record and ability to successfully lead and support your crew

  • You are committed to continuous improvement

If this sounds like you, please apply today.

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