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 Join the Ocean Sailing Expeditions Team

We have 4 locations where our yachts are primarily based when in their home ports;

  • Silver Fern - Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia / Auckland & Whangarei, New Zealand

  • Awen - Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia / Auckland & Whangarei, New Zealand

  • Andor - Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia / Auckland & Whangarei, New Zealand

  • Te Kaihopara - Auckland, New Zealand / Vuda Marina, Fiji

  • Sea Breeze III - Auckland, New Zealand / Vuda Marina, Fiji

Before you consider applying for a role with us, watch this video to find out our history and our future plans to help work out whether this is the right step for you.

We publish the Ocean Sailing Podcast and through Ocean Sailing Expeditions; we take anyone from cruising couples and groups through to hearty sailors and adventurers on motor and sail cruises, passages, expeditions, races and regattas. Our business is unique in this part of the world and we look forward to receiving your application.

What kind of people are we looking for?

We have a great business, amazing clients and truly love what we do. We value and respect our people and go out of our way to help you juggle all of the other demands and challenges in life.

What we can’t tolerate

  • Arrogant behaviour toward others and operating with a superiority complex

  • People who love saying “thats not in my job description”

  • People who drink too much, smoke, take drugs or do other destructive things to their health, that stop them performing at their best

  • Dishonesty, undermining the people around you and playing the blame game

  • Grumpy, old, reckless sailors, who have “been there, done that” and think they are bullet proof

  • People who do the bare minimum, just enough to get by and don’t really want to work

  • A lack of desire to learn, evolve and build something incredible that you can benefit from and help shape

  • Career mariners who are long past it, do the bare minimum and don’t see their primary role as serving our clients

  • A lack of eye for detail and lack of focus on quality.

What we value in you

  • Your desire to truly love the company and people you work with

  • You love sailing, adventure, travel, nature, your friends and the uncertainties of where life may lead

  • You go the extra distance every time for your team and you enjoy supporting others

  • Your genuine passion for helping our customers (crew) have a great experience

  • Your love for life long learning and willingness to teach others

  • You embrace people of all ages, races and genders equally

  • You take responsibility in good times and bad, take pride in your contribution and show good judgement with the decisions you make

  • The ability to work autonomously, manage your priorities and act with our best interests at heart.

  • Your unique personality and sense of humour

  • Your natural leadership, project management and team building skills.

current Roles available

Superyacht - Motor

Individuals to join our one-of-a-kind luxury 105 ft super yacht, Sea Breeze III, for an unforgettable experience sailing the stunning waters of Fiji and New Zealand.

Casual positions available: Options for 60 - 180 duty days per year

  • Master (500 Tons)

  • Stewards & Stewardesses

  • Deckhands

  • Chefs

About the roles:

  • Location: The majority of our motor-vessel events are Fiji or Auckland based. They will vary from part days to 14 days in length. Travel expenses are included.

  • Schedule: Consistent, ongoing casual work on an hourly or day rate, offering flexibility as contractors. The ability to work part or full time.

  • Multiple events types: We offer both private charters and a set calendar of by-the-berth events.

  • Experience Sea Breeze III: Join our unique and exciting expansion on this luxury yacht, offering exclusive trips and memorable experiences for our guests.

  • Proven: We are an established, 7 year old company, that offers 90+ events per year across our 5 vessels, within New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. We employ more than 20 people within Ocean Sailing Expeditions.

Who we’re looking for: We’re searching for team members with the following qualities;

  • Loyalty and a commitment to working with and supporting our team and mission.

  • Highly skilled in your respective role and taking opportunities to learn.

  • Strong safety compliance and dedication to upholding safety standards.

  • Reliability and dependability, in a demanding environment.

  • An eye for detail to maintain our high standards of service, vessel maintenance and presentation.

  • A genuine passion for customer experience to ensure our guests have an unforgettable time on board.

  • You must live in New Zealand with the legal right to work there.

Sailing

Yacht - Master

  • Full time or part-time contractor role

  • New Zealand or East Coast Australia based

  • You must live in Australia or New Zealand with the legal right to work there.

  • Reports to: Operations Manager

We are recruiting a additional Yacht Master’s, who will spend their time equally split between our three sailing yachts.

As Master of these vessels, you will skipper your allocated commercial passages and assist with the vessel preparation and maintenance programs in between events. You are likely to be at sea 8 - 24 weeks per year (roster to suit your needs) and in port / at home in between events in various locations across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

Qualifications and experience required

  • Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean.

  • STCW, Ship Captains Medical Training, GMDSS.

  • Clean bill of health, no smoking or vaping.

  • Proven experience in recreational or commercial sailing that is a close match to the type of sailing we do.

  • Proven leadership, coaching and team building skills.

  • A patient, relaxed, well composed, coaching-oriented, personality style

  • Minimum 10,000nm in command of a vessel, with extensive offshore sailing experience, in all weather conditions.

  • Confident entering ports, harbours and unknown remote locations at night, in adverse weather, using only radar, GPS and depth information.

The best candidate may not hold all qualifications at the time of application, but we would expect you to obtain them as soon as possible if appointed to the role.

Yacht - Chief Mate

  • Full time or part time contractor role

  • New Zealand or East Coast Australia based

  • You must live in Australia or New Zealand with the legal right to work there.

  • Reports to: Vessel Master

As Chief Mate of these vessels, you will undertake your allocated commercial passages and assist with the vessel preparation and maintenance programs in between events. You are likely to be at sea 8 - 24 weeks per year (roster to suit your needs) and in port / at home in between events in various locations across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. This is a development role for Master and you are expected to be ready for advancement to this role within 6 months - 2 years.

Qualifications and experience required

  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore.

  • STCW

  • Clean bill of health, no smoking or vaping.

  • Proven experience in recreational or commercial sailing that is a close match to the type of sailing we do.

  • Proven leadership, coaching and team building skills.

  • A patient, relaxed, well composed, coaching-oriented, personality style

  • Minimum 5,000nm of varied offshore sailing experience, in all weather conditions.

  • Confident entering ports, harbours and unknown remote locations at night, in adverse weather, using only radar, GPS and depth information.

The best candidate may not hold all qualifications at the time of application, but we would expect you to obtain them as soon as possible if appointed to the role.

Our yachts

The 72-foot expedition yacht: Silver Fern

The 105-foot superyacht: Sea Breeze III

The IMOCA Open 60 yacht: Awen

The 72-foot classic yacht: Te Kaihōpara