Maritime Inspector - Dunedin based at Maritime New Zealand, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō mātou | About Us 

Our 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 

Connect | Kotahitanga - We unite in a common purpose 

Courage | Kia Māia - We are brave, capable and confident  

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the team 

Our Maritime Inspections Team (MIT) aims to protect New Zealand waters by ensuring large New Zealand and foreign flagged vessels meet safety, security, environmental protection and maritime international labour standards. This team will also support the HSWA and General Regulatory Operations teams to deliver healthy and safe outcomes on Ports. This work includes a dedicated and ongoing focus on compliance with domestic and international conventions by both New Zealand and internationally flagged ships travelling in and out of New Zealand's waters.

The Team conducts Port State Control (PSC) and Flag State Control (FSC ) inspections and audits, supports related investigations, and provides input to the updating of PSC and FSC related strategies, policies and practices.

Te tūnga | The role

Reporting to the Manager, Maritime Inspections, our Inspectors are qualified as a Master or Chief Engineer and have appropriate sea-going experience, or have qualifications recognised in a maritime-related field or have the equivalent experience/training for performing PSC and FSC inspections.

You'll support effective relationship engagement and compliance at Ports and harm prevention programmes while building and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Depending on the nature and your level of training and experience, you may also perform a range of other compliance, audit, inspection or investigative functions as required.

This is a field role and cannot be performed remotely. Travel will be required.

Nōu te rourou | What you bring 

• A qualified Master or Chief Engineer with the appropriate sea-going experience;

or have recognised qualifications in a maritime-related field,  

or have the equivalent experience/training for performing inspections, with specialised training to ensure adequate competence and skills;

• Proven experience with and knowledge of maritime regulations and legislation;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to problem-solve in complex environments;
• A successful track record as a proactive and innovative thinker;
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills;
• Experience with conducting Port State Control (PSC) and Flag State Control (FSC ) inspections and audits as a regulator would be a definite advantage;
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise your time between training and business as usual work;
• Flexibility to travel as required.

Mōu | For you

Maritime NZ recognises and respects te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with Māori 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 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

Applications for this role close Monday 19^th May 2025.  If you have any questions please e-mail Jo Attewell at jo.attewell@maritimenz.govt.nz.

This role is permanent, full time with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week and has a salary range of $100,265 - $122,290 depending on skills and experience. We would consider higher band for qualified and current maritime PSC / FSC inspection experience and recognised qualifications.

Please also note that you must have the experience and qualifications to meet New Zealand Work Visa requirements to be able to obtain the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.