Inchcape Shipping Services Looking for New Zealand – Operations Officer at Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Full Time

Who are we

At Inchcape, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean.

Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 240 proprietary offices, across 60 countries and a team of more than 2,500 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations.

We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Hours: 38 hours

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Tauranga

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Port Manager, the role is to perform and direct all operational functions, in relation to a vessels port call as direct by the principal and in accordance with government legislation and regulations.

• Performing vessel operations as directed by port management
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and principal requirements
• Processing inward and outward clearances of all vessels
• Performing all arrangements regarding crew movements, medical cases and crew shore passes in coordination with main office and vessel/principal requirements
• Establish and maintain relationships with principals, relevant government departments and agencies, local authorities and service providers
• Performing accurate and timely database management
• Ensuring pre-funding requests are forwarded to the principal prior to vessel arrivals
• Providing the port and head office management with update information on local rules and regulations, changes in port charges, and related requirements other requirements
• Ensuring all cargoes, including dangerous goods and special cargo, are balanced, reconciled and reported within required timeframe

Who you are

• Fluent in English – both written and spoken
• Ability to work towards a deadline
• A level of computer literacy

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our Values Are At The Centre Of Everything We Do And The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To Demonstrate And Fully Adopt These

Global Perspective – we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People – we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress – we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a global leader
• Great salary package on offer
• Internal Career growth & Opportunities
• Supportive team culture

Plus, much more!

If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply by simply clicking at the top of this advert!

#ISSthebiggerpicture

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunity Employer and equality, diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that our customers, colleagues, contractors and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.