Motorboat operator, Kaiwhakamahi rōnohi
Also known as
- Boatmaster, launch master, day skipper, water taxi operator, charter boat operator, jet boat operator, fishing charter operator
Motorboat operators run small, motor-driven boats that carry only a few passengers. They may do fishing charters, tours and harbour patrols.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$57K to $123K
Most common
$139K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
1 year
Motorboat operators
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts
- usually work on motorboats and travel locally or nationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be responsible, safety conscious and communicate well
Tasks
- drive small boats
- follow water safety rules
- take people on fishing and recreation trips
- manage emergencies on the water
- tell others about hazards
- secure boats to docks and wharves
- maintain and check boat engines
- arrange engine and equipment maintenance
- measure water depth
Practical
Enterprising
Organised
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You need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations (Restricted Limits) (Level 4)
- to meet sea service, medical fitness, eyesight, and fit and proper person requirements
- to complete training courses and get the required ancillary certificates
- to pass an oral examination and get a Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) certificate of competency from Maritime New Zealand
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Maritime New Zealand
Nō te rere moana Apotearoa
Phone Number,0508 732 237
enquiries@maritimenz.govt.nz
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You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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