Marine Cargo Surveyor

Intertek; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek Testing Services (NZ) Ltd. in Gisborne seeks an experienced Marine Cargo Surveyor with at least 5 years as a senior Deck Officer on geared bulk carriers. The role requires travel to NZ ports and a practical hands‑on approach.

You will conduct vessel surveys, loading planning, sampling and gauging of hydrocarbons, and related terminal work. Training is provided, with a competitive NZD 90,000–100,000 salary depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years sailing experience in a senior Deck rank on geared bulk carriers.
• Experience in marine cargo surveying and loading planning.
• Willingness to travel to NZ ports.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.
• Hands-on role with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vessel condition surveys (On/Off Hire).
• Marine surveying including loading planning and superintendence of timber cargo on bulk carriers.
• Sampling and gauging of hydrocarbons and other commodities.
• Contract work for terminals as independent surveyors.
• Inspect container loadings.
• Collect and dispose of hydrocarbon samples.
• Sample labelling, registering and storage requirements.
• General office and equipment maintenance.
• Travel to other ports for inspection work.

Skills

Mariner

Deck officer

Marine surveying

Vessel surveys

Sampling and gauging

Job description

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FULL TIME ROLE WITH INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES (NZ) LIMITED

Intertek Testing Services (NZ) Ltd. is part of a World Leading organization in Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification.

We are looking to employ personnel with Marine background (Deck Officer with experience on Dry Cargo ships) to pursue a long-term career with Intertek in a role as a “Marine Cargo Surveyor”

We have an opportunity in Gisborne. The employee will also be required to work at other Ports in New Zealand on a travel basis from the primary location of Gisborne. This is a full-time employment role with a minimum of 7.5 hrs per day /162.5 Hrs monthly. A competitive remuneration package of between $90,000 and $100,000 will be offered depending on qualifications, experience and the package chosen. Other reimbursable allowances may also apply and will be detailed in the IEA.

The role will include below but not limited to the following:

• Vessel condition, On and Off Hire Surveys
• Marine Surveying that includes loading planning and superintendence of Timber cargo on Bulk Carriers.
• Sampling & Gauging of Petroleum, Petrochemical, Crude Oil, Tallow and any other commodities
• Contract work for Terminals, including Wharf Labour services – Not related to vessel operations where Intertek is involved as the “Independent Surveyors”.
• Inspection of container loadings
• Collecting and disposing of Hydrocarbon samples from customer sites
• Sample labelling, registering and storage requirements
• General office and equipment maintenance
• Travelling to other ports for Inspection related work

We are looking for an experienced Mariner with at least 5 years’ sailing experience in a senior rank in the Deck department on Geared Bulk Carriers.

This will be a hands‑on role that involves extensive work in the Marine, Dry Cargo & Petroleum areas, for which training will be provided.

Only NZ residents, or those with valid NZ work visas and the specific background detailed, should apply

Further information on the Company, and our operations can be found at www.intertek.com