Maritime Harbours Summer Student: Patrols, Safety & Impact

Nelson City Council; Nelson; On-site; NZD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career-launching internship

Inclusive workplace culture

Application support

Job summary

Nelson City Council in New Zealand invites motivated interns to join the Harbours team and gain hands-on maritime experience while contributing to community safety and waterways wellbeing. The role includes daily harbour patrols, emergency response when needed, safety checks, and public education initiatives to help communities stay safe on the water.

These positions are 20 hours per week on a two-week roster, with some weekend work and on-call responsibilities, offering a clear pathway to a

Qualifications

• Motivated and driven individuals looking to build a long-term maritime career.
• Outdoor environment suitability and a positive impact mindset.
• Commitment to safety and continuous learning in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Daily patrols across harbour environments.
• Emergency response operations where quick thinking matters.
• Safety checks to keep waterways secure and compliant.
• Public education initiatives to help communities stay safe on the water.

Skills

Patrol operations

Public engagement

Job description

Nelson City Council in New Zealand invites motivated interns to join the Harbours team and gain hands-on maritime experience while contributing to community safety and waterways wellbeing. The role includes daily harbour patrols, emergency response when needed, safety checks, and public education initiatives to help communities stay safe on the water.

These positions are 20 hours per week on a two-week roster, with some weekend work and on-call responsibilities, offering a clear pathway to a