Rotorua Lakes-Skipper, Seasonal Full-Time -Tourism

Pure Cruise is growing, and we’re looking for a full-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 powered by outboards

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.

• 40 hours from mid-October - May.
• Seasonal full-time work (October – May), with off-season casual hours and potential for year-round employment.
• Operating our vessels for a variety of charters and lake shuttle services.
• General vessel maintenance and cleaning.
• Welcoming and hosting guests, cooking and serving food, and assisting with other varied duties that help keep a small business running.

Weekend work is required on a rotating roster, but hours and flexibility are negotiable for the right person.

Sound like you?

We’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to info@purecruise.co.nz.

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