Boating Instructor

New Zealand Defence Force; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded life cover up to $300,000

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Mortgage broker services

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force – Devonport, North Island, is seeking a Boating Instructor to design, deliver and evaluate small craft training for NZDF personnel. This hands-on role combines boating instruction, course development, mentoring and stakeholder engagement to ensure maritime training is delivered safely and to the highest standards.

You will deliver courses, assess competency, update materials to regulatory standards, and maintain records and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering boating instruction and coursework.
• Ability to assess student competency and provide coaching.
• Familiarity with Maritime Regulatory authority standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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.

Skills

Vessel handling

Navy boating experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

SRL endorsed to 24m

Education

Certificate in Adult Learning Level 4

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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New Zealand Defence Force – Devonport, North Island

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 include:

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.

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)

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

SRL endorsed to 24m

A Certificate in Adult Learning Level 4 (or equivalent)

No candidate is expected to meet every desired skill / experience listed.If your background differs from what we’ve outlined but you believe you can contribute to the role, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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.