Maritime Boating Instructor & Safety Training Lead

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

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.