Chief Customs Officer - Customs Maritime Unit, Operations Support at New Zealand Customs Service, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 

Interested in leading a team that provides specialist capabilities in the Maritime environment?

 

Interested in leading a team that provides specialist capabilities in the Maritime environment?

 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi  | About the role…

 

The New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa protects New Zealand's border using world-class tools, world-class people and innovative approaches.

 

The Intelligence, Investigations and Enforcement (II&E) Group's mission is to protect the integrity of New Zealand's border system.  Customs Maritime Unit is an operational unit within II&E, with teams based in both Auckland and Opua. 

 

The Customs Maritime Unit is responsible for identifying, interdicting and mitigating risk in the maritime environment around New Zealand. Activities include air and seaborne patrols, surveillance and searching of vessels, engaging with key stakeholders (Border Protect) and contributing to maritime domain awareness. Key to success in this area is collaboration with partner agencies and the general public including through our Border Protect initiative.     

 

We are seeking a highly motivated Chief Customs Officer, based in Auckland, who will lead teams to deliver keys outputs of maritime domain awareness, community engagement and the detection of illegal maritime activity. 

 

Ko wai koe | About you…

 

You will be a leader who understands exploring opportunities to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness in and across work areas.  You will have:

• an understanding of and experience in the Maritime domain
• experience leading operational teams
• well developed and effective verbal and written communication skills
• the ability to plan and deliver operational results
• a strategic perspective - experience in developing an area to meet future operational demands
• knowledge and understanding to ensure a safe work environment that is consistent with legislative and policy standards for Occupational Health and Safety
• experience in leading engagement across agencies and with public stakeholders across Aotearoa
• most importantly, a passion for the protection of Aotearoa

 

Me pehea te whakauru | How to apply…

 

Please apply online - You will need to provide a CV and Cover letter tailored to this role and you will also be asked to outline your interest in the role, your skills and experience relevant to this position and answer a couple of competency based questions. 

 

If you have any questions about this role please contact Meta Apu'ula recruitment@customs.govt.nz 

 

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement: All employees are required to be vaccinated in line with our Vaccination Policy. New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment. 

 

Applications close Friday 20th May at 5pm

 

New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace.  We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also support flexible working arrangement.