America’s Cup: Superyacht And Marina Staff In Hot Demand As Match Approaches

EXPERIENCED superyacht staff are in hot demand as the America’s Cup approaches.

Despite Covid-19 impacting the number of large vessels heading to Auckland for the match, some are still on the way.

Of 77 berths available at the Silo and Viaduct marinas, 62 have confirmed bookings.

Whilst the majority are local vessels, about a third will be visiting vessels.

Recruiting agency ExtraStaff has been looking for workers for a number of private vessels that will be berthed in the city.

Recruitment agency ExtraStaff is looking for staff to work on superyachts in Auckland.

Roles needing to be filled include a superyacht captain, head chef, first mate, deckhands, a chief stewardess, a chief engineer and boat cleaners.

Another recruitment agency, Madison, is also looking for temporary dockhands to be part of the America’s Cup between December 1 and April 2021.

Responsibilities for these workers will include meeting and greeting arriving boats