Marine Investigator
The role
We’re seeking an experienced and academically qualified marine engineer to join the team as a Marine Accident Investigator.
You’ll attend marine accidents to undertake a site examination and evidence gathering, and then carry out detailed and thorough analysis and research as you draft your investigation report, findings and recommendations, for consideration by the Commission.
About the Organisation
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) investigates significant transport accidents across the three modes of aviation, rail, and marine, with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in the future. Multi-disciplinary teams investigate and analyse the circumstances of these occurrences, supporting the Commission to consider the facts, and make findings and recommendations to improve transport safety, rather than to ascribe blame.
The Commission has set a visionary goal of “No Repeat Accidents – Ever!”
Skilled investigators, led by an Investigator in Charge, attend accident sites, often in remote locations, to gather evidence for each particular investigation.
The thorough investigation process culminates in a highly detailed report outlining the findings and safety recommendations to the sector.
About You
You’ll be qualified as a senior marine engineer with sea-going and/or shore-based experience.
Given this role requires you to undertake extensive research, analysis, and drafting of the investigation report and safety recommendations for the Commissioners’ consideration, you will also have:
- high level, plain English report writing abilities
- excellent verbal communication skills
- a very high level of attention to detail
- excellent analytical and problem solving capabilities
- project and time management skills
- tact, diplomacy, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
As you will attend accident sites, you will also need to:
- be medically and physically fit
- have the emotional and psychological maturity to handle stressful and emotionally difficult situations.
Your work can involve a range of vessel types, engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders and subject matter experts, and will be incredibly interesting and engaging.
You will be well supported in this role and receive world class training and professional development. Over time you’ll be able to apply your well developed investigative skills to support other modal investigations too, further enhancing your experience and personal development.
How to apply
If this excellent accident investigation role is the career opportunity that can showcase your marine engineering expertise, then apply now! Please include a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest for this role.
If you’d like the detailed job description or more information, please contact Jacaleen Williams on 021 732 996, or Nicci McQueen on 027 297 8075, at Talent International.
Applications close 5pm on Sunday 15 June 2025.
We will review applications during this time, so please don’t delay in applying. Please do note, that you must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this role.