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The New Zealand Sailing Trust was inspired by the adventures of Sir Peter Blake, and his racing teams. We exist to ensure that key yachts from that history are preserved and sailing adventures are run on board to help inspire the next generation. The Trust predominantly runs youth sailing programmes for schools incorporating team building, leadership and communication activities.
The Trust has an opportunity for a casual First Mate and Deckhand/Cook to join us when required to help facilitate our programmes. We currently operate two vessels, Lion New Zealand, an 80ft Whitbread Maxi and Steinlager 2 an 84ft Ketch Whitbread Maxi.
We are looking for outgoing team players with high standards and good seamanship skills. They need to have the ability to lead groups of young people in tasks both aboard and ashore. Strong communication and organisation skills will be a key part in all the roles.
For more information on the NZ Sailing Trust please check out the website: www.nzsailingtrust.com
First Mate
The role will be to assist the Skipper in running the sailing vessels and equipment meeting MNZ safety standards. You will also be required to teach guests how to sail and be safe aboard. Being able to facilitate a group activity on board and lead a group is a must. A maritime qualification is preferred and strong sailing experience and knowledge also important. Outdoor education or coaching experience would be an advantage.
Deckhand/Cook
The role involves being part of the team that is teaching and keeping guests safe on board whilst sailing and during activities aboard. In addition we will get you to coordinate the provisioning and to lead the cooking on board, and be responsible for the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the below deck area. Again sailing experience is preferred, as is experience working with young people in an outdoor education or coaching environment.
Please email your sailing and work experience CV and an introduction letter to info@nzsailingtrust.com by 20th August, 2015
