Are you an experienced Launch Master seeking a change of scenery and a dynamic new challenge? RealNZ invites you to become a part of our team as a Launchmaster in the breathtaking wilderness of Fiordland. Experience the thrill of ever-changing wheelhouse views, from glacier-carved fiords one week to New Zealand's largest lakes the next.
As our Fiordland Launch Master, you will play a pivotal role in providing cover across various locations, ensuring the delivery of remarkable daily cruises, whether you are rostered in Doubtful Sound, Lake Te Anau, or Manapouri. Life in this position is busy and dynamic, requiring strong leadership, exceptional interpersonal communication, and outstanding ship-handling abilities, as Fiordland's weather can be challenging.
As Launch Master, you will assume complete responsibility for the vessel, crew, and passengers, ensuring that the vessel operates in compliance with legislative requirements and RealNZ guidelines at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety of all staff, customers, contractors, and the general public.
- Manage emergency situations on the vessel under your command.
- Implement the RealNZ safety management system in your role as Master.
- Maintain the highest standards of customer service at all times.
This is a full-time, fixed-term role that may require occasional travel to other areas of our operation.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- MNZ SRL 24m or 500GT with Passenger endorsement (ILM, CLM or NZCM)
- Must hold current MNZ Medical
- Current First Aid certificate
- Preferred experience in commercial vessel operations in Fiordland.
- Strong people and communication skills.
- High-speed Endorsement preferred.
- Full NZ Driver's License.
- Experience in leading and mentoring a team of vessel crew.
- Experience providing high-quality interpretation and commentary is preferred, but full training will be provided.
What's in it for you:
- An opportunity to work in one of New Zealand's most stunning natural settings.
- Be part of a dynamic team delivering remarkable experiences.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Training and development opportunities.
- The chance to showcase your leadership and maritime expertise in an extraordinary environment.
- 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 the Real Office.
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 office 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.
