Advisor Safety Systems at Maritime New Zealand, WellingtonOur 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.Courage | Kia Maia - We are brave, capable and confident.The Safety Systems and Infrastructure team supports critical assets to promote safe navigation and the ability to respond to vessels in distress around the NZ Coast and across our internationally recognised areas of responsibility.
The infrastructure includes aids to navigation, maritime distress and safety radio, satellite local user terminal, and other Search and Rescue systems.
Te tunga | The role This is an exciting opportunity responsible for coordinating the development and delivery of 'fit for purpose' Safety Systems infrastructure and technology, which includes maritime and aviation safety systems, in support of search and rescue and maritime safety in the areas of reduction, readiness, and response.
You will be involved in a range of continuous improvement projects, providing project support and operational technical advice.
Safety Systems and Infrastructure also contribute at an international level for safety and SAR related topics that are a priority to New Zealand, and you will contribute to this.
You will support the Lead Advisor Safety Systems, providing specialist insight on a range of technical, strategic/relationship management matters relating to maritime and aviation safety systems and infrastructure in the areas of navigation, communications, and SAR both within RCCNZ and Safety Systems, across Maritime New Zealand and the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand.
This will also involve developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) with respect to the Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) with respect to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), and the International Cospas-Sarsat Satellite-Aided Search and Rescue Programme.
You will also:
Identify, research, and investigate new technologies nationally and internationally which could be beneficial to MNZ.Develop industry networks and connections, proactively seeking out partnerships which would be beneficial to MNZ.Develop knowledge and understanding of international rules and legislation and how that applies to Safety Systems and Infrastructure in NZ both now and in the future.This is an exciting opportunity to further your career working with experienced search and rescue professionals and technical experts in safety systems and response.
Minimum Requirements: Strong technical capability and inquisitive nature.Critical thinker with the ability to identify future issues and opportunities in the Safety Systems and Infrastructure space.Proven success working with a range of technical specialist teams to deliver quality products and systems.Strong interest in developing your knowledge and experience of maritime communications and SAR technology.Proven success working with technical specialist teams on projects.Strong systems knowledge, database, document management systems, MS Office, and cloud-based tools.Knowledge of emergency management or response environments ideal.Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.Positive team player with a high degree of self-motivation.Able to travel and work for periods of time domestically and internationally.Maritime NZ recognises and respects te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with Maori to build strong, meaningful, and enduring relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
We aim to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported with a sense of belonging.
We encourage our people to actively contribute to our workplace culture where we all thrive and authentically live our MNZ values.
Upon joining us, you'll receive a full range of benefits including Income Protection and Life Insurance, so check out our full range on our careers page to find out more about why we love working here.
This role is permanent, full-time with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week and has an appointing range of $82,779 - $101,415 depending on skills and experience.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply We are unable to accept applications via email.
Please go to our careers page at www.maritimenz.govt.nz to apply.
Applications for this role close Friday 24th January 2025. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
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