Port of Tauranga

About Port of Tauranga

Port of Tauranga is New Zealand's largest port and international freight gateway. Last year, our team of highly skilled mariners assisted in the safe passage of over 3,500 vessel movements through the Tauranga Harbour. An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Port's Marine Team as a Tug Master, with the intention to provide a pathway to a future piloting position. Tug Masters are responsible for the care, maintenance and operation of the three Port tugs. The preferred candidate will have the opportunity to train as a Marine Pilot, a role responsible for ensuring the safe navigation of vessels in and out of the Tauranga Harbour. This is a full-time position functioning within a 24/7 roster to meet the Port's operational requirements. It reports directly to our Manager Operations. To be successful in your application, you will be: Spatially and situationally aware with the confidence to operate high-powered modern tugs; Passionate about learning new skills and developing your marine expertise in a commercial environment; An effective communicator who deals with people in a professional and considerate manner; A confident decision maker with proven ability to assess and manage risk; Able to work well under pressure; Able to work in both a team environment and unsupervised; Flexible to work in a shift pattern; Strongly focused on health, safety and the environment; and Positive and approachable. The successful applicant for this role will currently hold a Foreign Going Master's Certificate of Competency backed up with recent relevant experience, and a strong operational and safety record. Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand is also required. Extensive training in tug, ship and port operations will be provided. Port of Tauranga is a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and background checks.

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