Maritime Lecturer

Manukau; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Maritime School seeks a highly motivated educator to teach Nautical or Engineering courses, either Foreign Going or Domestic Maritime and STCW safety programs. A tertiary teaching qualification is preferred, but a Certificate in Tertiary Teaching can be attained within the role.

You will join a diverse, supportive team, focus on student success, and be willing to travel occasionally. The role offers flexible hours, 34 hours per week, and 9 weeks leave.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New Zealand Domestic or Foreign Going Maritime qualification with industry experience.
• Willingness to retrain in an educational environment.
• Ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach Nautical or Engineering courses and STCW safety programs.
• Support student success and learning outcomes.
• Occasional travel to teaching locations as required.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Willingness to retrain

Adaptable

Education

Tertiary level qualification

Certificate in Tertiary Teaching

Job description

• Full time role - 34 hours per week, 9 weeks leave
• Flexible hours

Do you believe that maritime training is about creating professional mariners who operate at industry best practice standards? Are you committed to continuous improvement and supporting students to achieve their aspirations?

If your answer is yes to these questions, then we've got the perfect role for you at the New Zealand Maritime School. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is an excellent communicator, adept at using initiative and enjoys working as part of a team.

Ko te turanga mahi | About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is an excellent communicator, adept at using initiative and enjoys working as part of a team. The successful applicant will be part of a team teaching either Nautical or Engineering Foreign Going or Domestic Maritime and STCW safety courses. If you have a Tertiary Level qualification that would be great if not a Certificate in Tertiary Teaching is attainable within the role.

Mōku ake |About you:

You bring either a New Zealand Domestic, or Foreign Going Maritime Qualification with industry experience with preference for Maritime experience as Skipper or Master Foreign Going, Chief Engineer and STCW courses. You will show a willingness to retrain in an educational environment and take responsibility for student success. Have humour, humility and possess an ability to inform others in an engaging manner in the classroom, working amongst multi-cultural, all aged groups of individuals. Experience in teaching or training would be valuable with a willingness to retrain in an educational environment.

We have a long history of Maritime training which was established in New Zealand in 1924. We place learners at the centre of their learning and this role is crucial to that journey.

The successful applicant must be prepared to work flexible hours and be prepared to travel occasionally. In return you get to be part of a diverse team of passionate people whose mission is to transform lives, communities and industry.

"Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi." We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Friday, 27 November 2026.

Depending on the quality of applications for this role, the closing date for applications may be brought forward.