Part time - Casual skipper/ guide Rotorua Lakes

Pure Cruise is growing, and we’re looking for a casual part time Skipper to join our vibrant small team for the 2025-2026 summer season.

• Two fast pontoon boats for shuttle services
• A 30-foot, classic-style launch
• A 40-foot, two-level catamaran

Based at beautiful Okawa Bay in Mourea (just north of Rotorua), Pure Cruise offers relaxed, fun, and unique lake experiences to visitors from all over the world.

• A fun, well-organised person who can multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• A strong communicator who is proactive and can prioritise well.
• Someone with a positive, can-do attitude and team-first approach.
• Reliable, honest, and happy to roll up their sleeves in a small team environment.

• SRL (Skipper Restricted Limits) licence or Ringfenced Local Launch Operator licence – this is essential.
• A natural host – confident with both small intimate groups and larger tours.
• Mechanically minded with basic troubleshooting skills.
• Full, clean driver’s licence and good vision.
• Must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

• Casual pre-arranged hours to suit you - mid-October - May.
• Operating our vessels for a variety of charters and lake shuttle services.
• General vessel maintenance and cleaning.
• Welcoming and hosting guests, serving food, and assisting with other varied duties that help keep a small business running.

Sound like you?

We’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to info@purecruise.co.nz. Or call us on 0800 272 456

Learn more about who we are and what we offer at www.purecruise.co.nz