Vessel Adequacy Assessor - Casual Contract (Nelson or Whangarei)

Mō mātou | About Us 

Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our Future 

We play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways. We're bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships, and clean seas and waterways. 

Our values are about who we are as individuals and the behaviours we expect from each other at Maritime NZ. 

Care | Kia Tika - We care for each other and do the right thing 

Connect | Kotahitanga - We unite in a common purpose 

Courage | Kia Māia - We are brave, capable and confident  

Te tūnga | The role

We are seeking applications from experienced and qualified candidates to be a Vessel Adequacy Assessor's (VAA) for Maritime NZ, with a role located in Whangarei and Nelson. We are looking for individuals who can be available when required to undertake assessments of applications for International Voyage Certificates (Pleasure Craft) including a desk top review of crew, vessel and safety equipment adequacy assessments within these regions in line with the Maritime NZ process.

You will make informed decisions on International Voyage Certificate (Pleasure Craft) applications, sharing insights and observations with other Assessors and the wider Regulatory Operations team.

Nōu te rourou | What you bring 

• Experience and understanding of oceanic voyage and what is involved

• Experience and understanding of yachting rigs and equipment

• Relevant oceanic voyage qualification for example Yacht-master Ocean

• Experience in undertaking applied assessments

• Established credibility in the Yachting sector

• Proven experience with and knowledge of maritime regulations and legislation (as it applies to pleasure craft)

• Ability to cope under pressure and manage applicant expectations in difficult circumstances

• Current unrestricted driver's licence.

• Ability to work in a culturally safe and respectful manner, always being mindful of the cultural diversity of the industry and having regard to Te Ao Māori and Treaty of Waitangi principles.

How to Apply

The hourly rate for this casual contract is $77.60 plus 8% holiday pay. 

Please apply on-line directly through the Maritime NZ website by going to Careers at Maritime NZ. Here you can upload your cover letter and CV. Please advise your preferred location in your cover letter, and outline your qualifications, skills and experience that you would bring to this assessor role.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

For any other enquiries please contact careers@maritimenz.govt.nz. Applications for this role close on 13 August at 12pm.   

Please note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.