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International Crew Placement Service

We endeavour to bring you together, images by anna boulton, our marine crew placement nz.

For yachts looking for crew -  OMCP NZ offers a super personalized and professional recruitment service to find the ideal crew you need anywhere on this planet. 

For crew looking for yachts -  OMCP NZ offers you opportunities on superyachts anywhere for your skillset - including captains, officers, deckhands, engineers, chefs, stewards and race crew.

“We endeavour to bring you together."

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Looking for crew?

Looking for a job?

How it works.

It is already a big job to run a yacht so let me do my job and find your crew.

Looking for crew?  Please go to the 'looking for crew' page and fill out the form, we collect details to have a better understanding of your requirements. If you prefer to email me then please contact me directly on [email protected] with your requirements. We will get back to you ASAP.

Looking for work?  Then please go to the' looking for a job' page and fill out the form, you can also upload your CV and cover letter (recommended) and we will inform you as soon we have a match.

"We endeavour to bring you together"

 Quick simple process

Email your requirements,

we keep you in the loop with clear communication.

Connecting a team

Bringing together yachts and crew

Crew helping crew

Refer your friend and earn some money if they get the job

OMCP NZ is endeavouring to bring together people in all aspects of yachting and boating.

If you are interested in becoming part of a database for race crew, boat repair or other roles on yachts or if you require someone in those roles, please let us know. We then match skills with vacancies and let you know quickly when there is an opportunity for you.

Have queries about the services we offer? Ask us and we will respond quickly

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SuperYacht Recruitment

A new generation of yacht recruitment, a large team of passionate yachties turned skilled recruiters..

Whether you are looking for your next perfect job or that exceptional new crew member the team at YOA are here to help. Contact us today to find out why our unique techniques, tools and network can assist you throughout your superyacht career.

Find SuperYacht Crew

With over 150 years combined experience working on superyachts, the YOA team will be able to find exactly who you need.

Find SuperYacht Jobs

Our job doesn’t stop once we place you on the yacht. We are here to help you throughout your yachting career.

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02 for crew, exceptional yachts require exceptional crew. to find them requires unique insight..

We’ve been in your shoes before.

The YOA team provide a personalised service that is second to none. As former captains and HODs we know the importance of finding that perfect new crew member. It all starts with clear communication.

We will help you stand out from the crowd and secure that dream superyacht job.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls, we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls and we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

Don't take our word for it

Annoymous. - chief officer 85m+ my, andy burridge - captain, sean black - captain, vaiva vystartaite - chief stewardess, melissa field - chief stewardess, jono whitwell - chief officer, danny bos - captain, matt holdsworth - chief officer, paul maguire - captain, christian frederic - captain, meet the team, we are yachties like you..

Founders, Tom and Don have both spent many years on sailing and motor yachts gaining an appreciation for the requirements and challenges encountered by today’s premier superyacht teams. Our growing team are not only experienced and speak your language, they’re a bunch of good sorts as well.

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Gioia gracis, tim lempriere, todd herman, warwick stewart, honey dalton, candice davies, joshua scott, jessica ayling, tammy strover, ashton dennis, maren bishop, sharlene chouvier-taylor, francisco chadinha, jenny silver, alyce farry, dahna harvey, ashleigh harrison, contact our friendly professional team today., world-class superyacht recruitment services.

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YOA is based in New Zealand working with clients locally and worldwide.

With agents in Europe, USA, UK, Australia, Central America, South Africa and further afield.

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If you require assistance please contact us, or the Agent you have been working with.

YOA is based in New Zealand and works with clients locally and worldwide. With agents in Europe, UK, USA, Australia, Central America, South Africa & further afield.

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• Type:   Seasonal

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