New Zealand Customs Service Looking for Senior Customs Officers (Grade 1) – Tauranga Maritime at Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Full Time

The New Zealand Customs Service has three full-time Senior Customs Officer positions, based in our Tauranga Office. In this role, you will be identifying and preventing potential security and community risks coming in and out of New Zealand. As a Senior Customs Officer, you will have a high level of integrity, honesty and discretion. You will also be interacting with a wide range of people from all walks of life.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role…

As Part Of The Wider Maritime Group And In Collaboration With The Port Manager, Based In Our Tauranga Office, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Process passengers/crew and goods in/out of Aotearoa which can include search activities
• Facilitate legitimate trade and travel, collect import and export data
• Intercept contraband (such as drugs and weapons), investigate and prosecute offences
• Inspect cargo and mail, assess and collect duty/GST on imports.
• Conduct and lead operational activity within the Port and Maritime environments
• Lead business discovery within the Port and Maritime environments. Understanding the supply chain and supply chain risks and vulnerabilities will be a critical function with the maritime group

Working as part of a small tight knit and busy team, you will cover everything from marine (all craft types – commercial, yachts, cruise ships and fishing vessels), all Service Delivery functions, a large excise clientele, inspections, and private flights.

Ko wai koe | About you…

We are looking for someone who wants to take the next step in their career who is a team player, have an action-oriented approach and be willing to learn. You will have high levels of integrity, honesty and discretion. In addition, you will have good communication skills and enjoy interacting with people. A key attribute to this role is also being able to lead and mentor staff. The successful person will need to be available to work a roster which covers weekends, nights and public holidays on a rostered and on-call basis.

Me pehea te whakauru | How to apply…

Please apply online. You will be asked to outline your relevant skills and experience along with why you are interested in the role and some competency-based questions. The online application process takes some time and requires you to provide specific work examples to answer the questions. It’s best to set aside some time when you won’t be interrupted.

If shortlisted, interviews will be held in Tauranga. We will look to hold interviews in early 2024, likely the week of 8th or 15th January. Please note that we will look to bank candidates from this process to fill any future roles that do come up in Tauranga.

If you have any queries, please contact [email protected]

Applications close 3 January 2024, 5pm.

New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa also support flexible working arrangements.