Summer Student Harbours | Tauira - Ahu Moana

Make Waves This Summer - Join the Harbourmaster's Team!

$24.50 per hour

20 hours per week + 3 days on-call

Fixed term : 1 November 2024 - end of March 2025

Overview

Love being out on the water?

Interested in maritime safety?

Here's your chance to turn your passion into experience!

The Nelson Harbourmaster is offering one part-time Summer Student position - a rare opportunity to support the safety of our harbour, port, and waterways while building your skills for the future.

We are Wakatu Nelson - a city where creativity, prosperity, and innovation thrive.

Our vision is to foster a community that is inclusive, resilient, and deeply connected.

We care for one another and for our puahatanga harbour, creating a vibrant, safe, and supportive place for everyone.

About the role | Ko tenei turanga mahi

As a summer student, you'll be at the heart of harbor operations, working alongside our Harbourmaster to ensure the safety of everyone who enjoys the water - from commercial operators to weekend boaties.

You'll :

Conduct daily water patrols

Remove navigation hazards (logs, mussel floats, etc.)

Support emergency callouts and routine maintenance checks

Help with safety surveys, vessel registrations, and record keeping

Educate and engage with the public on safe boating practices

Keep working areas tidy and ship-shape

No two days are the same - one day you might be clearing a hazard, the next helping with an urgent callout.

It's hands-on, practical, and meaningful work.

About you | Ko nga pumanawa o

We're looking for motivated students with :

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

The ability to work with independence and initiative

Confidence in the water (you must be a capable swimmer)

Basic knowledge of navigation, meteorology, engineering, rope skills, and safety awareness

In your cover letter, please confirm you meet these criteria :

Current driver's license (manual)

RYA Powerboat Level 2 (or equivalent)

Coastguard Boating Education Day Skipper (or equivalent)

Minimum VHF Operator's certificate

What we offer | Ko nga painga mou

As part of Te Ahu Moana o Whakatu | Nelson Marina, you'll join a team that values mahi tahi - collaboration and teamwork - and a Manager who is committed to supporting you to grow and thrive.

A chance to kick-start your maritime career with practical, hands-on experience

Work outdoors in one of Aotearoa's most stunning harbours

Join a supportive and passionate tima who care about our community and marine environment

Good to know

Part-time, 20 hours per week, November 2024 – March 2025

On-call 3 days per week

Safety-sensitive role - pre-employment drug & alcohol testing applies

Applications are reviewed as they are received - so get in quick!

For more information about this role please contact Pete Carmichael, Deputy Harbourmaster -

Please ensure that you submit your application via the link to ensure it is received.

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