Home to the renowned Bluff oyster fishery, the Foveaux Strait is one of New Zealand's most iconic and adventurous waterways. We're looking for sea-hardy individuals to join our close-knit crew and help us deliver an unforgettable experience for our guests.

With a cheerful disposition and an ability to anticipate guests' needs, you'll be at the heart of the action. From serving food and drinks to delivering engaging commentary and ensuring the vessel remains spotless, you'll bring energy and enthusiasm to every journey.

This role also requires physical strength and fitness, as you'll be loading and unloading luggage, handling ship lines, and contributing to the safe operation of the vessel.

What we're looking for:

Maritime experience (an advantage)
QDC certification (preferred)
Full driver's licence (required)
Outstanding people skills and communication abilities
Forklift licence (an advantage)

What's in It for You?

Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures, either for free or at a fantastic discount. Explore thrilling jet boating, rafting, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford and Doubtful Sound, and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the bank!

Real people, real places, real experiences. Welcome to RealNZ.

When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.

We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them. We channel a guest-centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

It's our work environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow-capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.

How to apply

Click Apply to be taken to our careers page.

Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.

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