Navigation Safety Officer
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Job Location:
Nelson - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Are you a qualified Skipper seeking a fantastic summer job
- Love being out on the water and have a strong interest in maritime safety
- 30 hours per week including alternate weekends with on-call response
Our Harbours team is gearing up for a busy summer season on the water. Were seeking a qualified Skipper to join our friendly professional team until March 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the safety of our harbour port and waterways.
About the role Kō tēnei tūranga mahi
As a Navigation Safety Officer youll spend a lot of time on the water helping ensure the maritime safety of everyone who enjoys the water - from commercial operators to weekend boaties.
Youll:
- Support maritime safety in the Nelson region by engaging positively with and educating the public on safety issues.
- Undertake launch master duties and patrol work including removal of navigation hazards.
- Undertake routine maintenance and safety checks.
- Respond effectively to emergency callouts.
- Follow our standard operating procedures and maintain logs and general administration.
No two days are the same - one day you might be clearing a hazard the next helping with an urgent callout. Its hands-on practical and meaningful work.
About you Ko ngā pūmanawa ō
To excel in this role youll:
- Be a qualified skipper (minimum MNZ Skipper Restricted Limits or equivalent) and have strong boat handling abilities and a sound understanding of navigation meterology and engineering.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communications skills and enjoy interacting with the public to improve maritime safety.
- Have sound seamanship abilities particularly with ropework.
- Be a good swimmer and confident around water.
- Have the ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm efficient manner.
- Hold a full drivers licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle and manoeuvre a trailer in a variety of conditions.
- Have good general computer skills.
Who we are Ko mātou tēnei
We are Whakatū Nelson - a city where creativity prosperity and innovation thrive. Our vision is to foster a community that is inclusive resilient and deeply connected. We care for one another and for our pūahatanga harbour creating a vibrant safe and supportive place for everyone.
What we offer Ko ngā painga mōu
In return for your skills and experience we offer a great working environment where youll join a fun supportive team and get to work outdoors in one of Aotearoas most stunning harbours. As a team were passionate about maritime safety and genuinely care for the safety of our community and marine environment.
Some things to note:
- This is a part time role working 30 hours per week on a roster basis until the end of March 2025.
- You will work alternate weekends and be on-call to respond to emergency events.
- As this is a safety sensitive role pre-employment drug and alcohol testing applies.
Click here to view the job description.
Applications close: midnight on Sunday 23 November 2025.
We will be reviewing applications as we receive them so dont delay apply today!
For more information about the role itself please contact: Stuart Whitehouse on0or email
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Hotel Experience
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Workers' Compensation Law
- OSHA
- Security
- EPA
About Company
Nelson City Council (NCC) is all about serving our community and our people. Our staff thrive on developing our community to be an enjoyable place to live and visit. With over 380 employees, we have the structure and processes of a large organisation, but the culture and feel of a sma ... View more
