Boating Instructor

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal New Zealand Navy is seeking a Boating Instructor to design, deliver and evaluate small craft training for NZDF personnel in Auckland. You will mentor students, develop course materials and engage stakeholders to ensure maritime training meets high safety standards.

Role includes delivering practical courses, assessing competency and updating materials to regulatory standards, with a salary starting from 90,158 NZD and a midpoint of 99,501 NZD, including a 4% superannuation contribution.

Qualifications

• Proven boating and instructional experience with strong safety standards.
• Experience delivering small-boat training to adult learners.
• Ability to engage and mentor NZDF personnel in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Delivering NZDF small craft boating courses and practical training.
• Assessing student competency and providing coaching and ongoing support.
• Updating instructional materials to conform to Maritime Regulatory authority standards.
• Maintaining accurate records, course documentation and risk management requirements.

Skills

Vessel handling

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

Navy boating experience

Education

CBE Day Skipper

Boat Master & CIDMO Tutor qualification

RYA Power Boat Level 2 Instructor

SRL endorsed to 24m

Certificate in Adult Learning Level 4

Job description

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Boating Instructor within the Royal New Zealand Navy, you will design, deliver and evaluate small craft training for NZDF personnel. This hands‑on role combines specialist boating instruction, course development, student mentoring and stakeholder engagement to ensure maritime training is delivered safely and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering NZDF small craft boating courses and practical training
• Assessing student competency and providing coaching and ongoing support
• Updating instructional materials to ensure it is up to date and conforms to all Maritime Regulatory authority standards
• Maintaining accurate records, course documentation and risk management requirements

The salary for this role starts from $90,158 with a midpoint of $99,501, inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. Appointments within this range are based on skills and experience.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

We're seeking an experienced boating professional who is passionate about developing others and maintaining high standards of maritime safety. You will bring strong instructional capability, sound judgement and the ability to build effective relationships while delivering training in a dynamic operational environment.

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills/qualifications:

• Ability to handle power driven vessels, from tiller driven single propulsion to 24m twin propulsion vessels
• Prior NZ Navy (or equivalent) boating experience (preferred)
• Proven time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain solid working relationships across a wide range of people
• Good computer skills with particular proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• CBE Day Skipper, Boat Master & CIDMO Tutor qualification
• RYA Power Boat Level 2 Instructor qualification
• SRL endorsed to 24m
• A Certificate in Adult Learning Level 4 (or equivalent)

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all - irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics - NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Eligibility

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:

• Low Level Security Clearance You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.
• You must have a five (5) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.