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YOA Yacht Crew

Bosun in New Zealand

Bosun/Lead Deckhand

Start date : 10th December 2025

4,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Deck > Bosun

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Sailing Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 6 months - 1 year

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 22nd Nov 2025

Job ID #3662719

Summary

Calling seasoned sailors & driven yacht crew!

A PRIVATE 50m+ SAILING Yacht in Australasia is looking for a Bosun/Lead Deckhand to join their deck team!

World-cruising program offering a mix of boss trips, mile-stacking passages, and shipyard periods.


What we're looking for:

- STRONG sailing background backed by skills and knowledge.

- A career-driven EXPERIENCED Deckhand ready to step up, or a Bosun looking to join a supportive crew.

- Seasoned Deck Crew with experience onboard similar sized yachts.

- Confidence, competence in general deck duties and routine maintenance, and organisation skills.

- Yachtmaster Offshore and other relevant tickets will be favoured.


Start date: Early December / ASAP

Location: New Zealand

Salary: Up to 4000 EUROS Monthly (DOE) PLUS bonuses & ongoing training support/budget

Leave: Minimum 30 days leave plus accrued leave.


If this sounds like you and you'd like to be considered for this one-of-a-kind opportunity, apply now to learn more.


Candidates are encouraged to apply direct via YOA Yacht Crew for best chances of being reviewed for the above role.

Visas

  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location New Zealand

About YOA Yacht Crew

14 Caithness Court Jacks Point Queenstown 9371 NEW ZEALAND [ view on map ]

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