Awesome benefits + Medical Insurance cover
Are you a seasoned marine engineering professional with a passion for leading innovative projects? RealNZ is looking for a Marine Development Manager to drive the evolution of our vessel fleet, ensuring both reliability and guest satisfaction as we continue to deliver world-class experiences.
As the Marine Development Manager, you will lead vessel improvement projects that optimize our fleet's performance while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. You'll work closely with the Marine, Maritime Operations, and Experience teams to ensure our vessels meet the ever-changing needs of the business and our guests.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying opportunities for asset optimisation and working with senior leadership to incorporate these into work plans.
Managing and delivering marine projects on time, within budget, and in line with best practices.
Developing vessel improvement solutions and overseeing project implementation.
Managing contractors and external consultants, ensuring all work meets RealNZ's high standards.
Collaborating with the Asset Manager (Marine) to prepare and manage project budgets.
Driving risk management initiatives to safeguard critical marine assets.
What We're Looking For:
A marine engineering professional with sea experience is preferred.
Experience in boat building and design.
Proven ability to manage complex projects, ideally within a marine or engineering environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across teams.
Financial acumen and solid experience in project reporting.
Experience working with engineering consultants and contractors in construction or maintenance settings.
A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.
What do you get out of it?
Work with one of NZ's largest fleet of vessels in a progressive company
Competitive remuneration package, including medical insurance
Permanent, Te Anau based role with regular travel
Some amazing staff benefits including a FREE Cardrona x Treble Cone Pass, and take a friend for free with you to explore some of RealNZ's most memorable experiences - jet boating, rafting, Te Anau Glowworm Caves, Milford and Doubtful Sound and Rakiura. What an awesome opportunity to explore our back yard without spending a fortune!
Who are we?
We are real people in real places delivering real experiences.
Enabled by tourism, our vision is to be a leading conservation business. We are committed to the future of sustainable tourism while honouring our past. Our guest centric attitude is fuelled by our promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.
Here at RealNZ we encourage people to be themselves, respect the environments we operate in and respect each other. We are committed to empowering people, so they can have a voice, be heard and be present.
Our people and our experiences stretch across our most remote islands and fiords to our snow-capped maunga; we are a diverse group of people, and our passion to share incredible environments and experiences with guests drives us every day. Join us on our mission to conserve nature, share our history and culture and have fun every step of the way.
How to apply
Click Apply now to be taken to our careers page
Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications
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