Manager General Regulatory Operations

Our Vision - Preventing Harm, Saving Lives, Securing our Future. 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. Courage | Kia Māia - We are brave, capable and confident. The General Regulatory Operations (GRO) teams support, encourage and require compliance with safety, environmental and health and safety at work regulations. While undertaking these core activities, the GRO teams also increase MNZ's understanding of the causes and drivers of non-compliance and utilise this information to increase the effectiveness of our education, engagement, and enforcement efforts.

Te tūnga | The role

As the Manager General Regulatory Operations, you'll provide leadership and management of a team of 4-6 Maritime Officers in the Auckland Regulatory Operations team. You'll focus on building Maritime Officer capability and a strong and aligned culture to achieve the safe, secure, clean, and sustainable outcomes that Maritime New Zealand aims for. Your core responsibilities revolve around developing and growing our people, managing workflows, reporting and budget, and providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the team. You will also lead the implementation of the operational policy and practice framework within the team, with a strong focus on embedding training and quality assurance. You will manage the work effort of your Maritime Officers, achieving a good balance between investigations, MOSS audits, HSWA inspections, and external stakeholder engagement and education initiatives. You will also be responsible for leading the delivery of quality regulatory outcomes for your region, understanding the operators and activities in your region, the key regulatory risks and opportunities, and developing a work programme that effectively targets these.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience and knowledge of front-line regulatory compliance systems, processes, and delivery in a maritime environment.
• Proven track record of leading and building highly motivated and engaged teams through the creation of a safe, trusting, and enabling culture, and high-quality performance management.
• The ability to network effectively in a consultative and collaborative manner, influencing and building credibility across a range of stakeholders both internal and external.
• Proven ability to make risk-based decisions.
• Proven experience in contributing to and understanding strategic, analytical, and conceptual thinking in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated track record in identifying the need for implementing and improving organisational practice, processes, and quality assurance systems.

Maritime NZ recognises and respects te Tiriti o Waitangi and is 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, and has 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. Salary range: $136,555 - $166,900 depending on skills and experience + superannuation. Applications for this role close on Friday, 11th October 2024. This is a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours). Please note you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered. This role is based in Auckland . Please note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr