Port Marlborough is situated in the heart of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. The region offers a unique blend of stunning natural landscapes, pristine waters and sun-soaked world-renowned vineyards, paired with a relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit, and an abundance of outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and boating. Port Marlborough are a dynamic and future-focused port and marina business with a vision to lead as an environmentally restorative port, driving success for Marlborough. Operating across multiple sites in Waitohi-Picton, Motuweka-Havelock and the picturesque Marlborough Sounds, they facilitate a variety of shipping and marine activities, including Cook Strait ferry operations, cargo exports, and aquaculture services, while also managing three significant marinas. Their mission is to deliver shared economic, social, and environmental value through partnerships centred on People, Planet, and Prosperity.
The Marine Team provides towage and pilotage services to Port Marlborough’s export shipping, cruise and Cook Strait ferry customers and is responsible for the management and maintenance of the company’s marine fleet of three harbour tugs, a purpose-built pilot launch and other smaller work craft. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Marine Pilot to play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient navigation of vessels through Queen Charlotte Sound and other Marlborough Sounds pilotage areas.
About the Role
Reporting to the Marine Manager, the Marine Pilot is an integral part of the Marine Team, delivering high-quality pilotage and towage services. You will work collaboratively with marine stakeholders, continuously improve marine operating procedures, and ensure vessels comply with relevant maritime regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and exercise the use of a Class A pilotage licence for Queen Charlotte Sound (and other pilotage areas as required).
- Ensure the safe navigation and manoeuvring of vessels under all weather and tidal conditions.
- Actively engage in risk assessment and compliance with maritime safety codes.
- Work closely with tug and launch crews, ferry masters, ships’ agents, and Maritime NZ.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for marine operations.
- Provide operational and administrative support within the Marine Team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Master Mariner qualification with the ability to maintain an A Grade Pilot’s Licence for Queen Charlotte Sound.
- Experience in port and international shipping environments, with knowledge of passenger and freight ferry operations being an advantage.
- Strong navigation and manoeuvring skills, with a high level of situational awareness.
- Excellent communication and relationship skills, with a collaborative approach to working with diverse stakeholders.
- Competency in risk assessment and marine safety systems.
- A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.
- A current A Grade Marine Medical and a full NZ driver’s licence.
Port Marlborough is committed to creating a workplace where people thrive and provides ongoing professional development and training. They offer a collaborative and supportive team environment in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful maritime regions. If you are a skilled Marine Pilot looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the maritime industry, we’d love to hear from you.
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To find out more contact Odette Shearer on 021 270 8657 odette.shearer@intepeople.co.nz or David Clausen on 021 918 873 david.clausen@intepeople.co.nz
