Maritime Education Officer (Fixed Term)

Based at Motueka Harbourmaster Office

• Fixed Term for 3 months
• 32 hours per week
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings and public holidays as required.

Are you?

• Passionate about boating safety and protecting our marine environment?
• Keen to connect with your community and make a difference?
• Interested in educating and inspiring people to enjoy our waterways safely?
• Looking for hands-on experience in education, biosecurity and maritime safety?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Maritime Education Officer to join the Harbourmaster team for the 2026/27 summer season.

About the role:

In this role you will help make Tasman's waterways safer by delivering engaging community-based maritime education and outreach activities across the district. You will play a key role in promoting safe boating practices and encouraging positive behaviour change through direct engagement with recreational boaties, schools, holidaymakers, and community groups.

The role also includes delivery of activities funded through the MPI Biosecurity Ambassador Programme, helping raise awareness of marine biosecurity threats and encouraging boat users to carry out simple actions that prevent the spread of harmful marine pests.

You will support the Harbourmaster Office in delivering a range of programmes and events, including:

• Community boating safety education and public outreach
• On-water engagement with recreational water users
• School and youth education programmes
• Delivery of marine biosecurity awareness initiatives
• Collection of boating activity and educational programme data
• Support at community events, regattas and safety campaigns
• Assisting with coastal and maritime monitoring activities as required.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is confident working with people from all backgrounds and who enjoys communicating with the public.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in education, community engagement, recreation, environmental education, tourism, maritime activities or a related field
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• An interest in boating safety, marine environments or biosecurity
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills
• A current full driver's licence is required. First aid certification, boating experience, or maritime qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

You will be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in a range of weather conditions, both on the water and in community settings.

About Tasman

Tasman is a great place to live and work. With a stunning coastline, vibrant marine environment and three national parks nearby, the district offers exceptional opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and make a real difference in your community.

If you are community-minded, enjoy working with people and have a genuine passion for boating safety, environmental stewardship and public education, we'd love to hear from you.

Help keep Tasman's waterways safe and protect our marine environment for future generations. Apply today!

For more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on [03 543 8988](tel:03 543 8988)

To download the PD, and to apply for this role go to: https://careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies and enter Ref6934577

Applications close 09 October 2026