Simulation Specialist Senior Instructor

• Integral training, assessment and technology-based role
• Work alongside like-minded ex-military personnel performing work that really makes a difference
• Based at HMNZS Philomel, Devonport – heart of Auckland

Serco is a place where you can grow

Join a team of 10,000+ professionals across Asia Pacific (APAC) and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.

We offer lots of headroom for you to grow and flexible benefits to suit you in every stage of your life and career, including:

• Access to structured professional development programs
• Annual training and leadership courses with RNZN and Serco
• Supportive, diverse team culture across NZ and Australia

• Access to ongoing professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects impacting national defence

Make an impact at Serco

This is an exciting civilian role where you can utilise your specialist experience to support the delivery and execution of Bridge Warfare Officer (BWO) Navigation and Warfare training using Bridge Simulation and operational tactical training systems as the primary training and assessment tool and sea assessments for specialist courses.  This includes but not limited to specialist military training programme design, development and delivery, collaborative engagement with Serco and NZDF staff, facilitation of training scenarios and technical expertise in simulation systems.

As a Simulation Specialist Senior Instructor in the Defence team, you’ll make a positive impact by:

• Delivering specialist RNZN Bridge Warfare training using simulation technology
• Designing, updating and facilitating training scenarios and courseware
• Collaborating with NZDF staff to align training with RNZN objectives
• Leading and supporting MFUNO, MWVNO, MFUCC and MWVCC courses
• Coaching new instructors through the SSSI/SSAI induction program
• Conducting sea-based assessments and supporting on-vessel training where required

Serco is a place for you

You could be a great fit if you have:

• The highest levels of personal integrity and behaviour
• Must have served in the RNZN, RAN or RN as a Navigation Specialist or Principal Warfare Officer (PWO) specialist (or equivalent)
• Currently holds NZ Citizenship or Permanent Residency and/or is able to gain NZ Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Ability to hold and maintain a Defence security clearance of SV, NV1, or above or equivalent security clearance recognised within the Five Eyes (FVEY) alliance (US, UK, NZ, AUS & CAN)
• Must be flexible around shift rosters

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.