Deputy Director Naval Construction

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The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is a high technology organisation that trains for, operates and supports leading edge military technologies to provide combat capability. The widespread adoption of leading edge non-military technologies is also significant and has recently increased considerably with the acquisition of new vessels.

The Deputy Director of Naval Construction is a key figure in managing the medium and longer-term naval architectural aspects of the RNZN. You’ll be contributing to the leadership and management of project engineering activities and to the RNZN’s wider corporate interests, as well as providing day-to-day technical advice.
 
As a degree qualified member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (or equivalent), you have postgraduate experience in practicing naval architecture, preferably including the fields of ship stability and structures. You possess highly developed analysis and problem assessment skills, exceptional relationship management and advisory skills, solid project management experience and proven initiative.

If you are keen to become part of a progressive, people centric organisation with a strong operational focus and first class reputation, located in the ‘lifestyle’ capital of New Zealand, you can obtain further information about the position by contacting: Mr Peter Lawrence, Wellington HR Manager, HQ NZ Defence Force, Private Bag, Wellington, New Zealand. Tel:  +64 4 498 6502,

To view the job description or to apply online, please visit NZDF website quoting Vacancy No. HQ-10-001.

Please note: The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a New Zealand security clearance to Secret level and must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Because a security clearance is required for the role, applicants must be New Zealand citizens, or have resided in New Zealand for a minimum of 5 years, or have been citizens of the UK, Canada, Australia or the USA for 10 years or more.  If you cannot meet these requirements we may not respond to your application.

Applications close 5:00pm Friday 12 March 2010. 

Competency category: Manager