Second Mate - Vessels - NIWA

About UsEarth Sciences New Zealand is a new entity created from the merger of NIWA and GNS. We’re proud of our contribution to science and innovation in Aotearoa and you’ll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation where your work has impact To deliver the science needed to achieve meaningful change, we are committed to providing the best for our people, strengthening domestic and international collaborations, partnering with Māori, supporting Pacific resilience, leveraging advanced technologies, and investing wisely in essential assets and infrastructure. We also uphold our environmental responsibilities and maintain a strong focus on financial sustainability, ensuring our work continues to make a lasting difference.Research Vessels New Zealand (RVNZ) is a subsidiary of Earth Sciences New Zealand. RVNZ operates a fleet of three research vessels from the Port of Wellington that provide word-class environmental monitoring and research platforms.About The PositionRV Tangaroa is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest research vessel, conducting voyages both domestically and internationally including remote voyages. This position reports to the First Mate under the Master and is responsible for assisting with the navigational and safety functions of the vessel. Each swing operates with a complement of two Second Mates that conjointly alternate in performing these duties.This position sits within the NIWA business unit of Earth Sciences New Zealand.Key Responsibilities Include Navigation duties including maintenance of the charts, equipment and planning; ordering and managing supplies. Safety duties including maintaining equipment, plans and risk registers; investigating incidents and maintaining accurate records, conducting inductions for new crew and visitors. Maritime duties in accordance with Maritime NZ regulations and company standards. General duties to assist with the safe operation of the vessel and adherence to all policies and procedures.What You’ll Bring 2 years or more sea time in an Officer role. Experience on a vessel of equivalent size and class (desirable). Watchkeeper Deck Certificate of Competency (minimum). Master Under Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems – General Operators Certificate Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW Basic Training including Seafarers Security Awareness, and Survival Craft & Rescue Boats other than fast rescue boats (or Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats). An ability to pass pre-employment criminal conviction checks and drug and alcohol testing.What We Offer Varied, challenging and important work with talented colleagues in an organisation devoted to earth science. A high performing organisation with a focus on employee development and wellbeing Generous leave entitlements and employee benefitsApply nowWe don't expect perfection in our candidates - if you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every point in the position description, please still get in touch! If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.