Advisor, Regulatory Licensing – Seafarer Certificates

Maritimenz; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income Protection

Life Insurance

Job summary

Maritime NZ is seeking an Advisor Regulatory Licensing in Wellington to interpret technical information, assess seafarer applications, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders. You will work within risk-based regulatory regimes to ensure safety and compliance under maritime rules.

Training and support are provided, with careful handling of sensitive information. The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced regulatory

Qualifications

• Interpret technical information and provide accurate advice in simple terms.
• Confidence and experience handling disagreement with outcomes.
• Proven critical thinking in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong time management and prioritisation ability.
• Attention to detail, high accuracy, and strict self-checking.
• Ability to learn quickly and challenge others constructively.
• Thrives in a busy, fast-paced regulatory environment.
• Collaborative approach with willingness to mentor others.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication, professional phone manner.
• High ethical standards and respect for sensitive personal information.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply information to assess seafarer certificate applications.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Make risk-based, legally robust decisions under maritime legislation.
• Communicate via emails or phone, handling potentially aggressive interactions.
• Provide training and support to colleagues on processes and procedures.

Skills

Technical interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory experience

Critical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Collaboration

Communication skills

Phone etiquette

Job description

Maritime NZ is seeking an Advisor Regulatory Licensing in Wellington to interpret technical information, assess seafarer applications, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders. You will work within risk-based regulatory regimes to ensure safety and compliance under maritime rules.

Training and support are provided, with careful handling of sensitive information. The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced regulatory