Harbours Crewperson

Marlborough District Council•Marlborough, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be part of the Nautical and Coastal team assisting with managing the safe and sustainable operation of the region’s harbours and coastlines. This community role involves engaging with harbour users both on and off the water, promoting maritime safety, safe boating practices and education, and supporting compliance with local navigation bylaws. You’ll be part of a team that responds to maritime emergencies, gathers incident data, and contributes to water safety education programmes. Additionally, you’ll assist in delivering aspects of the Council’s coastal responsibilities under the Resource Management Act and help monitor vessel traffic movements. While this role carries enforcement powers, it offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our coastal community. This is a casual summer position, based out of Picton.

Requirements

Reliable team player.
Physically fit.
Ability to work in isolated and remote environments when required.
Ability to remain level-headed during emergencies.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Effective in addressing matters of maritime safety in a public forum, on a boat, at the boat ramp, or on the wharf.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Competency appropriate for the role.
Good understanding of maritime navigation processes.
Good understanding of maritime communications tools.
Good understanding of the devices used in the management and tracking of vessels both at sea and within coastal areas.

Responsibilities

Assisting with managing the safe and sustainable operation of the region’s harbours and coastlines.
Engaging with harbour users both on and off the water.
Promoting maritime safety, safe boating practices and education.
Supporting compliance with local navigation bylaws.
Responding to maritime emergencies.
Gathering incident data.
Contributing to water safety education programmes.
Assisting in delivering aspects of the Council’s coastal responsibilities under the Resource Management Act.
Monitoring vessel traffic movements.