New Zealand Customs Service
- Posted: 11 Aug 2021
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Contract
- Classification: Government & council
Want to join the team that helps protect New Zealand's maritime borders?
We have a number of fixed term opportunities across Aotearoa for you to join New Zealand Customs | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa in a variety of port locations.
You'll be helping protect New Zealand's maritime border by providing advice, assistance, support and direction to crew, passengers and all persons working in port operations in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 entering Aotearoa via ports and marinas.
Working across a 24/7 roster, assisting in the application of the Maritime Border Order at ports and marinas, you'll be actively monitoring compliance; reporting breaches where necessary and working with border partners, Police and port authorities to undertake enforcement action.
We have a number of full time, fixed term positions available in the following locations: Please note that each location may have a different application closing date and time as stated:
Locations currently available:
Opua
Whangarei
Auckland
Tauranga
Gisborne
Napier
New Plymouth
Nelson
Christchurch (Lyttelton)
Timaru
Dunedin
Bluff
What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana…
Monitoring ports via physical patrols, CCTV and other systems
Interacting with vessel crew and passengers - questioning and identifying any non-compliance with the Maritime Border Order
Informing and advising crew, passengers and port workers of the Maritime Border Order requirements should non-compliance be detected or suspected
Fostering cooperative relationships with stakeholders, agencies and colleagues to achieve Customs' objectives
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
This is a fixed term role aligned to the Maritime Border Order and may be rescinded or extended, however is currently set to finish on 30th June 2022.
The annual base salary is $47,032 and on top of that you will receive an allowance of $8,792 per annum.
It is not a 'nine-to-five' job. You'll work on a 24/7 roster, which means weekend work and unsociable hours including night shifts. Rostering patterns may vary from port to port. We understand the importance of life outside of work. We'll work with you to provide flexibility where we can, and support your work life balance.
We'll train you for the job…
We'll give you the training you need for the job. Successful applicants must complete 1 day's classroom training, and 1 day Officer Safety Training which involves learning how to de-escalate situations and provide self-defence. You will also receive 1 month's on-the-job training where you'll be buddied up with a Customs Officer. Training may be run in a location different to the port you are applying for ie either Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.
Working for NZ Customs | Mahi ki te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa…
Clearances [please read these requirements carefully]
You must have a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by Customs towards a recommendation of suitability for an organisational security clearance. Due to the nature of Customs work you must have a clear Police record and hold a full NZ Drivers' licence.
To work for Customs you'll need to be either a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident who has:
continuously resided in New Zealand for the past 5 years - and resided in New Zealand 5 years ago from the date of this application
OR
resided in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at time of application, but may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or more months within the past five years, preferably in one or more of the following countries: either Australia, Canada, UK or the USA. You will be required to provide overseas police certificates for these periods spent outside of New Zealand.
Medical and drug screen
You'll need to be physically fit and able to pass a medical pre-employment examination and a have a clear drugs screen to enable you to work for Customs. You will also need to agree to receiving a COVID vaccine.
About you | Ko wai koe …
Customs looks for people who:
Have high levels of integrity, honesty and discretion
Have good communication skills and enjoy interacting with people
Enjoy working in a team environment
Have strong problem solving and decision making skills
Interested?
Want to find out more about becoming an Assistant Customs Officer (Maritime Border)?
Check out our careers site… https://careers.customs.govt.nz/home
How to apply | Me pehea te whakauru…
Simply click the 'Apply' button on this page.
Please note:
Due to the number of positions and high volume of applications we receive, screening of applications is done as they are received. Please apply sooner rather than later as we may close certain locations earlier where assessment centres are filled.
If you are successful in being selected for interview you will receive an invitation and email confirmation. Assessment Centres will be held in September in each port location. Training will commence in October and/or November and may not always be held in the port location, however you will be advised where this occurs.
We are unable to accept applications directly - you must apply via the link below.
We have a number of fixed term opportunities across Aotearoa for you to join New Zealand Customs | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa in a variety of port locations.
You'll be helping protect New Zealand's maritime border by providing advice, assistance, support and direction to crew, passengers and all persons working in port operations in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 entering Aotearoa via ports and marinas.
Working across a 24/7 roster, assisting in the application of the Maritime Border Order at ports and marinas, you'll be actively monitoring compliance; reporting breaches where necessary and working with border partners, Police and port authorities to undertake enforcement action.
We have a number of full time, fixed term positions available in the following locations: Please note that each location may have a different application closing date and time as stated:
Locations currently available:
Opua
Whangarei
Auckland
Tauranga
Gisborne
Napier
New Plymouth
Nelson
Christchurch (Lyttelton)
Timaru
Dunedin
Bluff
What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana…
Monitoring ports via physical patrols, CCTV and other systems
Interacting with vessel crew and passengers - questioning and identifying any non-compliance with the Maritime Border Order
Informing and advising crew, passengers and port workers of the Maritime Border Order requirements should non-compliance be detected or suspected
Fostering cooperative relationships with stakeholders, agencies and colleagues to achieve Customs' objectives
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
This is a fixed term role aligned to the Maritime Border Order and may be rescinded or extended, however is currently set to finish on 30th June 2022.
The annual base salary is $47,032 and on top of that you will receive an allowance of $8,792 per annum.
It is not a 'nine-to-five' job. You'll work on a 24/7 roster, which means weekend work and unsociable hours including night shifts. Rostering patterns may vary from port to port. We understand the importance of life outside of work. We'll work with you to provide flexibility where we can, and support your work life balance.
We'll train you for the job…
We'll give you the training you need for the job. Successful applicants must complete 1 day's classroom training, and 1 day Officer Safety Training which involves learning how to de-escalate situations and provide self-defence. You will also receive 1 month's on-the-job training where you'll be buddied up with a Customs Officer. Training may be run in a location different to the port you are applying for ie either Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.
Working for NZ Customs | Mahi ki te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa…
Clearances [please read these requirements carefully]
You must have a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by Customs towards a recommendation of suitability for an organisational security clearance. Due to the nature of Customs work you must have a clear Police record and hold a full NZ Drivers' licence.
To work for Customs you'll need to be either a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident who has:
continuously resided in New Zealand for the past 5 years - and resided in New Zealand 5 years ago from the date of this application
OR
resided in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at time of application, but may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or more months within the past five years, preferably in one or more of the following countries: either Australia, Canada, UK or the USA. You will be required to provide overseas police certificates for these periods spent outside of New Zealand.
Medical and drug screen
You'll need to be physically fit and able to pass a medical pre-employment examination and a have a clear drugs screen to enable you to work for Customs. You will also need to agree to receiving a COVID vaccine.
About you | Ko wai koe …
Customs looks for people who:
Have high levels of integrity, honesty and discretion
Have good communication skills and enjoy interacting with people
Enjoy working in a team environment
Have strong problem solving and decision making skills
Interested?
Want to find out more about becoming an Assistant Customs Officer (Maritime Border)?
Check out our careers site… https://careers.customs.govt.nz/home
How to apply | Me pehea te whakauru…
Simply click the 'Apply' button on this page.
Please note:
Due to the number of positions and high volume of applications we receive, screening of applications is done as they are received. Please apply sooner rather than later as we may close certain locations earlier where assessment centres are filled.
If you are successful in being selected for interview you will receive an invitation and email confirmation. Assessment Centres will be held in September in each port location. Training will commence in October and/or November and may not always be held in the port location, however you will be advised where this occurs.
We are unable to accept applications directly - you must apply via the link below.