Senior Advisor Regulatory Licensing

Mo m tou | About Us

Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our Future

We play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways . We're bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships, and clean seas and waterways.

Our values are about who we are as individuals and the behaviours we expect from each other at Maritime NZ.

Care | Kia Tika - We care for each other and do the right thing

Connect | Kotahitanga - We unite in a common purpose

Courage | Kia M ia - We are brave, capable and confident

Mo to m tou Ropu - About the team

The Regulatory Practice, Licensing and Notifications Team enables Maritime NZs regulatory operations by providing three foundational functions: regulatory practice, regulatory licensing, and notifications and enquiries receipt and triage. The Operators Licensing team plays a critical role in ensuring that anyone who wishes to operate within the maritime transport system can demonstrate that they have the knowledge, skills and experience to operate safely. This includes Vessels, Surveyors, Operators, and offshore installations.

We have a very collaborative and supportive culture where everyone is valued for their participation and contribution. If this sounds like you, read on!

Te tunga | The role

The Senior Advisor, Operators, is a multi-faceted role that combines the ability to interpret and apply technical information, engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders while working within the parameters of maritime regulatory rules and legislation. This work is all done using the lens of Maritime NZs risk-based regulatory approach focused on harm-prevention. The Senior Advisor is responsible for ensuring those wishing to participate within the maritime transport environment do so with the correct level of skills and experience to operate safely without threatening the marine environment.

You will be responsible for providing quality insights, leadership and advice on matters relating to the regulatory licensing decision making process. You will provide thought and practice leadership both within the team and across the organisation to enhance the Regulatory Practice, Licensing and Notifications teams systems and processes.

You will be responsible for providing technical advice to the team, and management and resolution of complex and potentially contentious applications. This role requires the ability to develop an in-depth understanding of the maritime sector and the relevant regulatory frameworks and legislation. Proven experience understanding and interpreting complex legislation to support robust decision making will be key to success in this role. The role holds delegations for assessing and issuing maritime documents, based on legally robust decision-making principles, and Maritime NZ's values.

You will collaborate across Maritime NZ to ensure that Regulatory Licensing processes and practice are well understood and provide support and advice to our wider teams.

Nou te rourou | What you bring

To be successful you will need to be a self-starter and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, you will be experienced working in a risk-based regulatory environment where you have been responsible for assessing technical applications, making decisions and responding directly to applicants.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience and knowledge of regulatory practice frameworks and processes;
• Proven experience and knowledge of interpreting and applying legislation and knowledge;
• Thrive in a busy, fast paced environment;
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and a professional phone manner;
• High ethical standard and respect for sensitivity of personal information;
• Ability to influence, provide coaching and mentoring others;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to problem-solve in complex environments;
• Experience of scoping and contributing to practice improvement projects;
• Mental agility, resiliece, and be highly organised, with a high degree of business acumen.

Mou | For you

Maritime NZ recognises and respects te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with M ori to build strong, meaningful and enduring relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

We aim to be a workplace here everyone feels valued, supported with a sense of belonging. We encourage our people to actively contribute to our workplace culture where we all thrive and authentically live our MNZ values.

Upon joining us you'll receive a full range of benefits including Income Protection and Life Insurance so check out our full range on our careers page to find out more about why we love working here.

Appointing range for the role is $101,770 - $124,124.

Applications for this role close on 5pm, Sunday 24 th May 2026.

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