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About the role
The Seaman Combat Specialist School (SCSS) is responsible for all Seamanship, Ceremonial and Small Arms Training within the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).
The SCSS also trains personnel for force protection, boarding, height safety and crane work. You will conduct seamanship training and assist in the development of courses involved with seamanship training.
You will also be responsible for ensuring that the training of all lessons taught to students is delivered at the highest possible standard and is correct as laid down in the relevant publications available to them.
All training will be deck operations based and not at bridge/command level. You will be delivering training in:
Cordage, knots, rigging, slinging and lashings.
Anchoring, berthing and mooring operations of ships up to 23,000 tons in displacement.
Replenishment at sea of NATO specification warships.
Towing of ships by other ships.
Launching of ships' small boats via both crane and davit.
Health and safety practice in the maritime domain.
Height safety practices and safety harness use.
Working at height (basic user level).
Man overboard recovery operations.
Launching of inflatable life rafts.
Deployment of boarding, boat and accommodation ladders.
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Skills and Experience
We are looking for a trainer who has seamanship experience through prior service in the Royal NZ Navy, the British Commonwealth or the United States Navy.
Ideally you will have held the rank of at least Leading Hand/E4 or above and will be able to identify training needs and deliver effective training to a wide range of people across all levels of an organisation (individual and group training), this will be supported with instructor qualifications.
Having excellent planning and organisational skills enables you to meet timeframes and effectively manage changing priorities.
You will bring knowledge of working at height using fall arrest systems. It is highly desirable that the applicant holds a working at height qualification NZQA unit standards 23229, 23232, 19359 and 15757 and as an assessor NZQA unit standard 4098.
You must have a class 1 unrestricted driver licence.
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What's in it for you
Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience.
But that's just the beginning; safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.
Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community.
Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.
NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence.
With an open door to all irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics, NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment.
Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.
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How to Apply
Applications close on Thursday 5 September 2024.
Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.
Please Note:
All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.
Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
NZDF Employees/Members please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.
NZDF Contractors please apply via the Defence Careers website. NZDF Reserves please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.
Please Note: To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria.
Here's what you need to know: Low Level Security Clearance
You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.
You must have a five (5) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.
If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.
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