Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Mō mātou | About Us
Our Vision - Preventing Harm, Saving Lives, Securing our Future.
We exercise Kaitiakitanga over the maritime domain, supporting the oceans and waterways of Aotearoa to be safe, secure, clean and sustainable. Through our organisational strategy Te Korowai o Kaitiakitanga, The Cloak of Stewardship, we're on a multi-year journey to bring together our aroha, work and skills and operate strongly as stewards of the maritime domain.
Our values are about who we are as individuals, and the behaviours we expect from each other, in and outside 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
International shipping is vital for New Zealand as a trading nation. New Zealand has committed to an internationally consistent regulatory system for ships, joining international conventions covering safety, security and environmental protection. It is therefore essential that New Zealand is actively engaged in the development and maintenance of international regulation with a particular focus on the International Maritime Organization.
Mō tō mātou Rōpū | About the team
We are looking for a self-starter with proven experience in leading or substantively contributing to policy or implementation projects in government and providing robust advice to decision makers and a range of audiences. You will understand how regulatory systems work and how they can interface with others. We need a strong critical thinker who can influence inside Maritime NZ, across government and with our international stakeholders.
Because we are an organization and sector where relationships matter, you will model our values of respect, integrity, and commitment. You will need to work well with internal and external stakeholders to promote an integrated approach to policy and regulatory development which best supports New Zealand's maritime interests. You will have a keen eye for analysing and evaluating current international issues and assessing the impact and priority for New Zealand.
Nōu te rourou | What you bring
- Relevant tertiary qualification e.g. public administration, politics, international relations, law, science;
- Strong analytical abilities, including the ability to interpret data and handle complex and technical material;
- Experience providing advice to wide range of audiences, to translate principles into action/application;
- Experience contributing to, and taking the lead in, complex projects and programmes with multiple streams;
- Successful track record as a proactive and innovative thinker;
- Strong engagement and relationship skills, and ability to foster positive working relationships with a diverse range of people;
- Proven success presenting to a range of different audiences and channels; highly effective written and oral communication skills;
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment;
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically.
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.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.
We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.
Applications for this role close Friday 18th July 2025. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
If you have any questions please e-mail Jo Attewell at jo.attewell@maritimenz.govt.nz