Customs Officer

Looking for a job where you can make a real impact? Interested in being on the front line, playing a vital role in securing our borders? Want interesting career progression opportunities - professional development and training? When you're not in the office, you will be, clearing vessels and assessing them for risk, inspecting cargo, investigating suspicious activity and undertaking targeted searches, and facilitating cruise ship passenger arrivals and departures. The key activity for the Maritime Group is to respond to any risk to the New Zealand maritime border.

Based in Nelson, this role involves working closely with the team and other agencies in achieving positive outcomes for Customs. In this role you will: Assess and search for available information to formulate an accurate risk assessment and recommend risk management activity Undertake activity to provide assurance of compliance with legislation, policy and procedure which may include: Searching Interviewing and/or questioning Profiling of persons and/or documentation Patrolling and surveillance Ship servicing Primary processing Addressing non-compliance and taking appropriate actions. Working as part of a new and busy team, you will focus on maritime activity, including all craft types (commercial, yachts, cruise ships and fishing vessels) and sea cargo, as well as operational activity within the port environment itself.

We are looking for people with A passion for protecting our borders and affinity with what Customs does. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle diverse situations professionally and tactfully. Great attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure a high level of integrity and a commitment to upholding laws policy and procedures. Ability to adapt quickly, work in an often fast paced environment and be comfortable embracing technological advancements and procedural changes. Achieve and maintain a level of fitness and physical ability to enable you to undertake the full range of duties