Boat Host

Southern Discoveries; Milford Sound; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidised private-room accom­

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking a deckhand to support Milford Sound cruises. You will prepare the vessel, welcome and serve guests, and perform deckhand duties while maintaining safe, clean operations.

Role requires customer service or hospitality experience, physical fitness, and a safety-conscious mindset. Full training and vessel sign-off are provided; a heavily subsidised private-room accommodation option is available.

Qualifications

• Customer service or hospitality experience required.
• Physical fitness and comfort in a marine environment.
• Calm, organised and safety-conscious approach.
• Team player willing to undertake varied tasks.
• Eligibility to work through 30 April 2027.
• Full training and vessel sign-off provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the boat for scheduled sailings.
• Welcome guests and provide onboard service.
• Prepare sandwiches and picnics.
• Complete basic deckhand tasks.
• Wash dishes and clean the boat.
• Follow maritime and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality experience

Physical fitness

Marine environment comfort

Calm and safety-conscious approach

Team player

Eligibility to work through 2027

Job description

Tourism & Adventure $23.9 - 28.7/h 2 days ago

Work Style

Physical 7/10

Technical 4/10

Creative 3/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 8/10

Pressure 6/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Support daily Milford Sound cruises by preparing the vessel, welcoming and serving guests, completing deckhand duties and maintaining safe, clean operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the boat for scheduled sailings
• Welcome guests and provide onboard service
• Prepare sandwiches and picnics
• Complete basic deckhand tasks
• Wash dishes and clean the boat
• Follow maritime and workplace safety procedures

Requirements

• Customer service or hospitality experience
• Physical fitness and comfort in a marine environment
• Calm, organised and safety-conscious approach
• Team player willing to undertake varied tasks
• Eligibility to work through 30 April 2027
• Full training and vessel sign-off provided
• Minimum 70 hours per fortnight
• Heavily subsidised private-room accommodation