Are you a maritime professional with a passion for leadership and a commitment to excellence? Do you have a strong understanding of maritime regulations and a proven track record in managing vessel operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Senior Launchmaster - Fiordland Lakes & Southern Fiords.
At RealNZ, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional maritime experiences that captivate and ensure every guest leaves with a great story to tell. As a Senior Launchmaster, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our vessels. You'll work in partnership with Experience Leads and our Maritime Operations team to ensure that all Launchmasters and crew on Lake Te Anau, Lake Manapouri, Doubtful Sound and other southern fiords operate vessels in full compliance with Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) regulations and local body authorities, as well as our own RealNZ guidelines.
Responsible for recruitment, clearances, on-vessel training and day to day operational and asset management of vessels in your area. As the Senior Launchmaster, you will be rostered yourself, with time allowed for the leadership aspects of your role. As a natural born leader, you'll inspire and develop high-performing teams, fostering potential in others and bringing out the best in them.
You'll be adept at managing effectively, problem-solving, and knowing when to escalate or make crucial decisions.
What do we need from you for this role?
- Significant operational experience as a Launchmaster.
- Relevant maritime qualifications to support your expertise.
- Strong knowledge of MNZ legislative rules and local authority regulations.
- A natural born leader, passionate about developing high-performing teams.
- Positive attitude and unwavering attention to detail.
- Resourceful and skilled at prioritization and time management.
- Computer literacy, organized, and methodical with documentation and assessments.
What's in it for you?
- Get ready for some exciting perks! Enjoy RealNZ's adventures, from jet boating and rafting to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and cruises in Milford and Doubtful Sound - all at unbeatable staff rates, or even free on select experiences.
- Medical insurance cover
- Free Cardrona x Treble Cone seasons pass
Real people, real places, real experiences. Welcome to Real.
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 workplace 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 now 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.
