Full Time Application Closes 18 May 2024 Southland - Southland Ship and Boat Captains Are you a qualified skipper with great people skills, who would like to work for in the tourism industry in Milford Sound? Then we want to hear from you! We are looking for a Skipper to drive one of our vessels and assist with the day-to-day operations on board our daily cruises, whilst providing an excellent standard of service to our guests. You will be driving our modern, well-equipped catamarans on our daily cruises in the stunning Milford Sound Fiord. This position is a live-in role, with a fully subsidised land-based flat provided. We operate an 9 day on 5 day off roster for our Skippers, to allow for work-life balance. Skills Required: · Minimum ILM or SRL qualification with minimum · Demonstrable skills as a skipper, carrying guests · Keen and able to carry out basic boat maintenance on a regular schedule · Ability to work both under direction and without supervision · Team player · Ability to work under pressure · Current First Aid Certificate, with a strong focus on Health & Safety · Must be physically fit, and able to manage emergency situations · Skilled at commentary and storytelling in an entertaining and respectful manner Desirable: · Previous experience of living and working remotely · NZ class 1 driver's licence Southern Discoveries is a premium tourism company dedicated to sharing some of New Zealand's most iconic scenery and extraordinary experiences with the world. The company offers a range of cruises, as well as kayaking and an underwater observatory in Milford Sound, with coach and scenic flight transfers from Queenstown and Te Anau. In Queenstown. The company operates a number of retail outlets in Queenstown, Te Anau and Milford Sound.