In the whispers of the waves, have you ever felt drawn to the mysteries of the ocean’s depths? Professional mermaiding offers a path for those who embrace the sea’s allure.
At Making Mermaids, New Zealand’s sanctuary for mermaids, we can provide a stage to showcase your skills and secure mermaid gigs as part of our NZ Merpod. Dive into our mermaiding, check your eligibility, sign up, and begin your enchanted journey as a professional mermaid.
Is approval automatic?
Unfortunately no. Making Mermaids has a limited number of positions open in our NZ merpod. Selected mermaids and mermen are the best in New Zealand and undergo a competitive selection process. Whilst we invite open applications, selection is not guaranteed.
Am I eligible?
Our listed mermaids are limited to qualified freedivers and certified mermaids with a minimum qualification equivalent to the PADI mermaid certification. Non-qualified, but highly experienced mermaids, will be considered if a path to gain requisite qualifications is mapped out.
What does it cost?
Joining Making Mermaids as a professional mermaid costs nothing. It is, however, necessary that all mermaids have access to, or own, professional mermaid equipment necessary for performing at events. This includes tail, accessories, and transport.
Do I need my own equipment?
As a professional mermaid, you will need specialised equipment to provide services to clients, this includes tails, accessories and personal transport. If selected to join the NZ merpod, you are eligible to purchase professional-grade mermaid kits at cost price.
What type of events can I host?
Professional mermaids can choose what types of events they partake in from kids’ birthdays to performing on television and film. When you apply to join our professional team you can determine what type of events you want to be available to be hired on. Read our blog to learn about the ten most common events that mermaids are hired to perform at. Read blog
Can I produce Shello Videos?
Members of NZ Merpod can select to perform Shello performances for Making Mermaids. Once the Shello performance agreement is signed, an additional profile will be built for you enabling you to be selected to perform Shello videos.
