Manager 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 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 do so safely and without threatening the marine environment. This includes people (such as Seafarers), Vessels (including managing the NZ ship registrar), Surveyors, Operators, and offshore installations.

Did we also mention we are an awesome team? We have a very collaborative and supportive culture where everyone's thoughts and ideas are valued. These are qualities that make are leaders so successful, if this sounds like you read on

**Te tunga | The role**

This Wellington based position is responsible for leading and developing a dedicated regulatory licensing team of 6-8 direct reports. You will have had proven success motivating teams to deliver outstanding services / outputs in a regulatory context. You'll ensure the regulatory licensing functions are appropriately fulfilled in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements, providing strong leadership, direction and guidance.

As part of the Regulatory Licensing leadership team you will enjoy working collaboratively with other leaders within Regulatory Operations and our wider Maritime whanau. You will be a confident communicator who thrives in leading teams in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

**Nou te rourou | What you bring**

To be successful in this role you'll have:

- Strong leadership experience, in particular leading and managing a team of specialist service delivery staff preferably in a regulatory agency
- Stakeholder management and building effective relationships both internally and externally
- Strong analytical ability, possessing sound judgement and decision making skills
- Superior service delivery particularly in a regulatory context
- Good understanding of change management
- A genuine desire to develop and grow teams.

**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 where 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 $138,655 - $152,520 plus kiwisaver contributions. This is a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours). Please note you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered.

**Applications for this role close on Monday 3**rd** March 2025 at 5.00pm.