Navigation Safety Officer at Nelson City Council

Hira, Nelson Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Qualified Skipper, Boat Handling, Navigation, Meteorology, Engineering, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Seamanship, Ropework, Swimming, Emergency Response, Drivers Licence, Manual Vehicle Operation, Trailer Maneuvering, Computer Skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

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. We're 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, you’ll 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. You'll: 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. It’s hands-on, practical, and meaningful work. About you | Ko ngā pūmanawa ō To excel in this role, you’ll: 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 you'll join a fun, supportive team and get to work outdoors in one of Aotearoa's most stunning harbours. As a team, we're 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 don't delay, apply today! For more information about the role itself please contact: Stuart Whitehouse on 03 5460284 or email stuart.whitehouse@ncc.govt.nz

Responsibilities

As a Navigation Safety Officer, you will support maritime safety in the Nelson region by engaging with the public and undertaking launch master duties. Your role will involve routine maintenance, safety checks, and responding to emergency callouts.