Integrated Marine Group recruits crew all year round for private and charter yachts – from small day boats and family cruisers to large superyachts. The positions below are permanent, ongoing roles: we receive requests for them every season, so we are always happy to hear from qualified candidates.
Please make sure your CV follows our CV advice, then send it with references and a short cover letter to [email protected], quoting the position in the subject line. New to yachting? Start with How to get into super yachting.
Office & website
Website Administrator
Looks after the Integrated Marine Group website: publishing news and project updates, keeping crew positions, destination and refit pages up to date, managing images and enquiries from the contact form.
- Experience with WordPress and basic HTML/CSS
- Good written English and attention to detail
- Interest in the marine or superyacht industry is an advantage
Deck
Skipper – day boats & small yachts
Owner-operator style role: running the boat, day trips and coastal cruising, routine maintenance and guest care.
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or equivalent commercial endorsement
- STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 (or equivalent) medical
- Hands-on maintenance skills
Captain – 24–40m
Full command of the vessel, crew management, budgets, itinerary planning and liaison with owners and management.
- Master (Yachts) 200GT / 500GT CoC
- Previous command on a similar size vessel
- Strong references
Captain – 40m+
Command of a large yacht and crew team, refit and yard period oversight, compliance with flag and class requirements.
- Master (Yachts) 3000GT or Master Unlimited CoC
- ISM/ISPS experience, refit experience
- Long-term references from similar vessels
Chief Officer / First Mate
Runs the deck department, watchkeeping, safety drills, tender operations and deck maintenance planning.
- OOW (Yachts) 3000GT or Chief Mate CoC
- Tender driving and crane operation experience
Bosun
Leads the deck crew day to day: exterior care, paint and varnish, water toys, tenders and guest operations.
- Several seasons as lead deckhand
- Powerboat Level 2 / tender licence, PWC instructor is a plus
Deckhand
Washdowns, line handling, tender driving, watersports and general maintenance. A great start to a yachting career.
- STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 (or equivalent) medical
- Powerboat Level 2 is an advantage
- Positive attitude and team spirit
Deck / Stew (dual role)
Combined deck and interior duties on smaller yachts with a compact crew.
- STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical
- Service experience plus basic deck skills
Engineering
Sole Engineer
Responsible for all machinery, generators, electrical and domestic systems, planned maintenance and yard periods.
- Y4 / Y3 (or equivalent) engineering CoC, AEC as a minimum for smaller vessels
- Good electrical and hydraulic knowledge
Chief Engineer
Leads the engineering department, budgets, class surveys and refit planning together with the captain and management.
- Y2 / Y1 or Class 2 / Class 1 engineering CoC
- Experience with major refits and class surveys
Second Engineer
Supports the chief engineer with watchkeeping, maintenance and systems on board.
- Y4 / Y3 or equivalent CoC
- Mechanical or electrical trade background
ETO – Electro-Technical Officer
AV/IT, communications, navigation electronics and electrical systems on large yachts.
- ETO CoC or electrical trade qualification
- Networking and AV/IT experience
Interior
Chief Stewardess / Chief Steward
Runs the interior department: guest service, housekeeping standards, inventory, provisioning for the interior and crew rotations.
- Several seasons as second or sole stewardess
- STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical, food hygiene
- Wine and service training is an advantage
Sole Stewardess / Steward
Full interior responsibility on a smaller yacht – service, housekeeping and laundry.
- Previous yacht experience
- STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical
Stewardess / Steward
Service, housekeeping, laundry and guest care as part of the interior team.
- STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical
- Hospitality background is an advantage
Laundry / Housekeeping Stewardess
Dedicated laundry and housekeeping role on large yachts.
- Attention to detail with fine fabrics
- STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical
Galley
Head Chef
Guest and crew menus to a fine-dining standard, galley management, provisioning and budgets.
- Professional culinary qualification and restaurant or yacht experience
- Ship’s Cook Certificate (MLC), STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical
Sole Chef
Cooking for guests and crew, provisioning in New Zealand and around the Pacific.
- Professional culinary training
- STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical, food hygiene
Sous Chef / Crew Chef
Supports the head chef and runs crew meals.
- Culinary qualification
- STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical
How to apply
Email your CV, references and cover letter to [email protected] and register with us via Crew Registration. With our base in Auckland, New Zealand, priority is given to candidates who can attend an interview in Australia or New Zealand.