Finding superyacht roles in Whangarei

Crew support at the yards, visa and tax pointers and crew pay for superyacht work in Whangarei.

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Crew support

Crew support in Whangarei

Two Port Whangarei businesses describe services for visiting yachts and crew.

Oceania Marine agencyYacht agent services, provisioning, crew, parts and servicing, travel and concierge, and maintenance, refit and storage

Oceania South ShipyardA crew lounge and recreation facilities

Port NikauCan connect a yacht with local superyacht recruitment consultants and with crew for deliveries

Port Nikau crew lifeThe city is five minutes by car and ten minutes by bike from the marina. A courtesy car is available

Oceania Marine and Port Nikau websites, checked 8 November 2026.

Visas and tax

Visa and tax pointers for crew

Visas

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. Whangarei Marina says most nationalities receive a three-month visitor visa on arrival, which can be extended. Check the rules for your passport.

Tax

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.

Arrival

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.

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 Whangarei.

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