Careers

FROM ORAKEI MARINA - 2026 is a milestone year for Lou Ratu as she celebrates three decades in marina security. Lou began her security career in 1996 with TSS Security, where her primary posting was at Westhaven Marina. It was there that she built strong relationships with many of the marina's 1,400 berth holders, becoming well known for her dedication, professionalism, and genuine passion for the marina community. In July 2006, Lou joined Orakei Marina, where she has remained

Matt Bourne is Operations Manager with Orakei Marina and a member of the NZMOA Executive. He is the first to feature in our series of interviews with people who love this industry. How did you first find your way into the marina industry, and what has your career path looked like since? After many years in law enforcement with the NZ Police and the British Military I fell into the marina industry by pure chance after a decision to change careers, starting off at Westhaven Mar

Five years into his marina career, Alex Shaw is focused on ensuring he has well-rounded qualifications. To set himself up for a successful future, Alex, whose role is Maintenance Supervisor at Bayswater Marina, has completed an Intermediate Marina Managers (IMM) course with the Marina Industries Association. He has also recently completed a Marina Facilities – Marina Operations Apprenticeship with MAST Academy – undertaking the IMM and the Apprenticeship at the same time.

David Marginet, a ship’s master by trade and former superyacht captain, started as night dockmaster at Westhaven Marina in 2017. In 2025 he became the 36th person in the world to earn Certified Marina Professional Status. In his years in marinas David has worked in every aspect of operations from maintenance, projects, systems, business improvement, data, planning and improvement. In his current role he oversees operations and quality across the Auckland Waterfront, where th

Jasper, a top sailor at world championship level, chose the marina industry because he loves working inside, outside and around the water.