- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Outdoor Recreation
- Music
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Sailing
Andrew Parsons
Porirua,WGN
Summary
Accomplished Search and Rescue Officer with a proven track record at Maritime NZ, coordinating high-stakes missions in the South Pacific. Expert in strategic planning and emergency response, demonstrating innovation and cultural awareness. Skilled in work coordination and report writing, with significant achievements in marine crew support and boat maintenance logistics for Seaworks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Search and Rescue Officer
Maritime NZ
03.2016 - 11.2024
- Coordination of rescue missions in the South Pacific
Skipper and Marine Crew
Seaworks
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Sole charge skipper of Seaspray, 72ft Salthouse - return passages to Fiji, Fiordland
- Marine Crew support, offshore work - Oilrigs and cable protection
- Boat maintenance and logistics
Education
Search And Rescue Mission Coordinator - Search And Rescue
Maritime NZ
Wellington08-2016
NZ Offshore Watchkeeper - Maritime
NZ Maritime School
Auckland06-2012
NZ Inshore Launchmaster - Maritime
NZ Maritime School
Auckland06-2008
Diploma in Aviation (Helicopter) - Aviation
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ12-2006
Skills
- Work coordination
- Report writing
- Strategic planning
- Innovation and creativity
- Cultural awareness
- Emergency response
Interests
Timeline
Search and Rescue Officer
Maritime NZ
03.2016 - 11.2024
Skipper and Marine Crew
Seaworks
01.2011 - 12.2015
Search And Rescue Mission Coordinator - Search And Rescue
Maritime NZ
NZ Offshore Watchkeeper - Maritime
NZ Maritime School
NZ Inshore Launchmaster - Maritime
NZ Maritime School
Diploma in Aviation (Helicopter) - Aviation
Massey University
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