Finding superyacht roles in Bay of Islands

How to arrive, check your papers and find the marina for superyacht work in Bay of Islands.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Go to Opua

Bay of Islands Marina is at Opua. The office is open 7 days from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. A bus runs from Kaikohe to Waipapa via the Opua General Store.

OfficeUnit 2, 5 Baffin Street, Opua 0200

Phone+64 9 402 7124

RadioVHF channel 73

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Marina hoursThe marina office is open 7 days, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. The fuel dock is open 24 hours.

BoatyardThe Bay of Islands Boatyard has more than 35 marine service providers, according to the marina.

CustomsOpua has independent Customs and Ministry for Primary Industries officers on site.

Visas

New Zealand Super Yachts Visitor Visa

From NZD 441

The visa lets owners and crew of super yachts over 20 m stay up to 6 months, and crew can keep working. Immigration New Zealand says 80 per cent of applications take 2.5 weeks or less. Crew who live aboard need NZD 400 a month or a sponsor. Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

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 Bay of Islands.

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