Job Description
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
Te tūnga | The role
We are seeking an outstanding maritime leader to join Maritime New Zealand as our Chief Technical Advisor - Technical Advisory Services (TAS). In this pivotal role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the Director/Chief Executive, Board, Executive Leadership Team and the organisation, providing expert guidance and insights on strategic and significant maritime issues, as well as leading key strategic technical projects.
You will provide stewardship of our third parties oversight function ensuring both the provision of advice and support to delegated, recognised and approved parties, alongside a robust oversight role.
You will work as part of a dynamic leadership group and be responsible for driving innovation and culture change, and transforming the way we provide technical expertise and advice.
As the leader of the TAS function, the Chief Technical Advisor will support managers to ensure the highest quality technical advisory service is delivered to the organisation, the delivery of strategic and cross functional projects where sound technical decision making is critical. Your leadership will extend beyond MNZ as you forge and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across the maritime sector.
Nōu te rourou | What you bring
This is an influential role with the potential to make a broad, positive impact across our organisation. It requires significant senior maritime expertise and experience, with proven ability to navigate and lead successfully through maritime issues in a strategic manner.
Other key attributes include:
- Personal gravitas: Ability to effectively command the attention and respect of senior internal and external stakeholders
- Senior leadership skills: Proven experience leading managers responsible for teams of technical specialists and working as part of a broader senior leadership team
- People management skills: Empathetic approach, passion for developing others, and experience effectively managing managers
- Political acumen: Ability to manage nuance and influence effectively at various levels in industry and government
- Relationship building, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Understanding of the international maritime regulatory environment
- Relevant significant maritime qualification
Mōu | For you
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 Maritime NZ 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 based in Wellington and we are willing to consider candidates based outside of New Zealand for this role. This role is permanent, full time with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week and has a full salary range of $194,797 - $259,729 (appointment likely to be made between $194,797 - $216,442 depending on skills and experience).
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
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Applications for this role close 5.00pm Tuesday 8th July 2025. If you have any questions, please email careers@maritimenz.govt.nz