Search and Rescue Officer

Search and Rescue Officer at Maritime New Zealand, Wellington

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. Courage | Kia Māia - We are brave, capable and confident. The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) is New Zealand's national search and rescue organisation and is responsible for coordinating all major maritime and aviation search & rescue missions within New Zealand's Search and Rescue Region (SRR); and land-based missions arising from someone activating a distress beacon. Te tūnga | The role As a SARO, you will coordinate, manage and direct responses to search and rescue (SAR) incidents. Working as members of a small team, SAROs provide year-round operational coverage on a 24/7 rotating shift system. Outside of the watch role, you will be involved in a number of other key initiatives such as assistance for SAR services provided by other agencies and undertaking development, liaison and training delivery activities in New Zealand and the wider Pacific. If successful, you will be initially employed on a fixed-term basis as a Training SARO. We offer a comprehensive and in-depth training programme for the first 12 weeks where you will receive support and encouragement every step of the way. On successful completion of the training programme, you will become a permanent employee and move into the SARO role. Key Responsibilities:

• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Aptitude to assimilate information quickly from a range of technology;
• Strong communication skills, remaining calm and focused under pressure;
• Collaborative and committed to teamwork.

Additionally, it would be great for you to have:

• Experience or a keen interest in using aeronautical maps and/or marine charts;
• Knowledge of New Zealand and Pacific geography through your own personal experience or interests;
• Experience in Search and Rescue/emergency management on a voluntary or professional basis;
• Relevant qualifications in either land, maritime or aviation applications or another qualification that shows your thirst for learning more.

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 MNZ values. Upon joining us, you'll receive a full range of benefits including Income Protection and Life Insurance. Check out our full range on our careers page to find out more about why we love working here. The initial salary for the training period of three months is $85,079 and on successfully completing the training and becoming permanent, the salary goes to $87,384 plus a roster allowance of $14,603 once you start working shifts. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply We are unable to accept applications via email. Please go to our careers page at to apply. Applications for this role close Friday 24th January 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 careers@maritimenz.govt.nz. Please note that our office is closed from 20th December to 8th January 2025, so there will be a delay in response to questions. #J-18808-Ljbffr