Current Positions

Crew Positions Available   

January 2012

  • Skipper/Engineer & Chef/stew/deck COUPLE requested for 75 ft SY with fantastic itinerary

  • Engineer for 115ft SY needed by April to cruise Australia- email for more info  crew@plainsailing.co.nz

  • Looking for an enthusiastic, positive third stew on a private 75+m new build, who is strong on housekeeping, with knowledge and 2year+experience in silver service. 

  • Long term Skipper for 64 ft ocean going motor vessel is needed in February to cruise NZ
  • High profile 70+m Motor Yacht with a worldwide cruising program is looking for junior 2nd stew. Start ASAP!
  • Private 54m MY is taking applications for a temp Chief ENGINEER with necessary qualifications (could turn into full-time)
  • Experienced and enthusiastic young kiwi couple needed for 20m motor sailor Captain/Engineer & Cook/Stew/deck with the current qualification of a  minimum Yacht master offshore cert (pref Ocean) and very strong engineering skills. Cook/stew/deck is required for normal duties and light cooking.
  •  We are currently seeking experienced and enthusiastic applicants for the role of

Marine Engine Driver 1 or 2 (Aust Qualification) NZ Equivalent is Marine Engineer Class 5 or 4 and

Applicants should possess:

• Marine Engine Driver 1 or 2 -or NZ Equivalent Marine Engineer Class 5 or 4.

• QLD Workplace Health & Safety at Sea, an advantage

• First Aid & CPR Certificates
• MED qualifications an advantage
• Team player

Contact us on crew@plainsailing.co.nz for more details abou this fantastic opportunity!

  • Looking for young mate/engineer & stew couple for 25m+ SY start in April.
  • Y4 Engineer required for new built, Sailing yacht, ASAP. 
  •  Land based chefs/foodies. Are you looking for your land based, part-time dream job in the Marine Industry, with a team that is exciting and fun?... look no further, Reid Yacht Services is able to help you in your job hunting.

Email or call us today!

  • ALWAYS looking for Y4 and Y 3 Engineer for sailing yachts in Southern & Northern Hemisphere required.

crew@plainsailing.co.nz

 

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    Following is a brief overview of each position within the yachting industry. This is aimed at newcomers to the industry who are looking for guidance and general information on each of the roles. For the experienced crew members seeking further employment, please refer to the ‘To Apply’ category below for guidance on how to reach our recruitment division.

Deckhands

We have a number of positions for deckhands on board a variety of vessels. Applicants need to have a good background of boating with essential skills such as, small boat handling, detailing and cleaning, varnishing and perhaps paintwork, watch keeping, water sports and safety.

Normally the minimum qualification requirements are STCW 95, and other (boat Masters, Yacht Masters certificates to aid in navigation and laws)

Applicants must also be clean cut/ well presented with no visible tattoos or piercings.

Stewardess

We also have a number of positions for quality, well presented Steward’s/Stewardess’s. Applicants need to be skilled in all types of food & beverage service, housekeeping, attention to detail and have great personal skills. General sailing/boating experience as well as any watch-keeping, navigation are all attributes looked upon favorably. STCW95 is often the minimum requirement for stewarding.

Delivery / Temporary Crew

As our agency extends to the Pacific and beyond, we often receive requests for crew to assist with deliveries or short term positions. These are varied roles requiring a wealth of skills ranging from fully qualified captains, to chefs, stewardesses, engineers, to watch-keeping crew.

If you wish to send an application for any temporary work, please be sure to specify your availability, and keep us up to date with any changes that occur there-after.

Captains / Mates / Engineers

These positions are regularly submitted on a variety of yachts ranging from smaller vessels right up to yachts 200ft plus. A range of qualifications and attributes are consequently required of any applicant in order to meet these high standards. If you have the relevant qualifications, and are looking for a career or move within the industry, please forward your CV to us with cover letter including the position you ideally require.

To Apply:

Contact Silke Sigley @ crew@plainsailing.co.nz or phone +64 (0) 21 944 146

If you wish to submit an application with us, please ensure to send (email is preferred) all relevant references and certificates, a CV with a good photo (two pages max in length) and a note from yourself with an idea of what type of position you are looking for. We will respond to you upon receipt of these and endeavor to find you a suitable position as soon as practicable.

If you are in Auckland, it is also great to meet with you to allow each of us to put a face to the name.

If your situation or any details change at all, please ensure you let Reid’s yacht services know so we can keep your file up to date at all times.


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