Finding superyacht roles in Auckland
Visa pointers, tax rules for non-resident crew and crew housing for superyacht work in Auckland.
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Crew housing in Auckland
Orams Marine says its team can book crew housing for a visiting yacht.
Orams Marine support page.
Visa and tax pointers for crew
Immigration New Zealand
Superyacht New Zealand points to the Immigration New Zealand guide for visitors arriving by yacht and to a page for crew and owners of superyachts. The Immigration New Zealand contact centre is +64 9 914 4100 or 0508 558 855. Check the rules for your passport.
Income tax for non-resident crew
Superyacht New Zealand says non-resident crew of visiting pleasure craft usually pay no income tax if six conditions are met. One is that the craft is a temporary import. Another is no more than 365 days in New Zealand in any two-year period. Check the rules for your passport.
Border cash and traveller declaration
New Zealand Customs requires a New Zealand Traveller Declaration for arrivals by sea. A Border Cash Report is required for NZD 10,000 or more in cash. Check the rules for your passport.
Crew pay by yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Bosun / 2nd Mate | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Chief Stew / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Stew | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to New Zealand or Auckland.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Silo Marina: Berth specifications
- Silo Marina: About Silo Marina
- Silo Marina: Contact us
- Silo Marina: Customs and MPI
- Auckland Central Marina: About the marina
- Auckland Central Marina: Rent a berth
- Auckland Central Marina: Customs and MPI
- Auckland Central Marina: Contact us
- Westhaven Marina: About Westhaven
- Westhaven Marina: Customs and MPI
- New Zealand Customs Service: Travel to and from New Zealand by small craft
- Orams Marine: Superyachts
- Orams Marine: Facilities
- Orams Marine: Services
- Orams Marine: Support
- Orams Marine: Contact
- Titan Marine Engineering
- Titan Marine Engineering: Marine engineering
- Superyacht New Zealand: Immigration
- Superyacht New Zealand: Tax and GST
- Superyacht New Zealand: Biosecurity
- Superyacht New Zealand: Marinas and haul out
- Superyacht New Zealand: Refit
- NZ Marine: Events
- NZ Marine: Auckland Boat Show 2027
- NZ Marine: NZ Millennium Cup 2028
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020: Auckland Aero AWS 93110
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