Aquaculture Farm Workers

Location
- Whangaroa

Closing Date
- 7 July 2023
- Oyster Farming
- 3 permanent, full-time roles
- Valid Skipper Licence required

**Step in the future and be part of the ongoing transformation and growth of Moana New Zealand’s oyster farms.**

Moana New Zealand is the largest Māori owned Fisheries Company in New Zealand.

We are Iwi; we are true guardians of the world’s most pristine and sustainably managed fisheries, with a deep sense of responsibility to our people and respect for kaimoana and kai ora.

Our story is about true connection, and we are here so people will always be able to share in the true taste and rare magic of New Zealand’s best seafood.

Our oysters are farmed in the pristine tidal waters of New Zealand and our Pacific oysters perfectly capture the freshness and vitality of the waters they are harvested from.

Due to ongoing growth and innovation across our farm aquaculture operations we have established three Farm Worker - Leading Hand roles to support our oyster farm operations in Northland.

***Reporting to the Farm & Site Manager you day to day responsibilities will be as follows**:

- Support the allocation of day-to-day allocation of planned activities to team
- Skipper of oyster farm vessel (barge); coordination of tasks related too deployment of flip farm lines and removal of old infrastructure and maintenance relates tasks.
- As a skipper, be responsible for a barge and crew on board, ensuring full compliance maritime rules and regulations.
- Provide guidance for and support to the farm crew in following correct procedures i.e., stocking baskets and best in class oyster husbandry practices.
- Ensure that data systems e.g., Smart Oysters is updated accurately with correct stocking density, size and location
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of the demands of the tide/weather conditions. Ensure work planned is arranged to prevent mínimal downtime in conjunction with the Farm & Site Manager and Farm Supervisor.

**Make Your Mark**

You must be able to demonstrate you are a team player, reliable, respectful, and hard working. You will possess a great attitude, be easy to work with, and no job is to small or big for you to tackle and become the best at doing.

Key criteria:

- At least two years Aquaculture farming experience or 1 year Aquaculture farming experience and a relevant tertiary qualification in Aquaculture/Marine Science or equivalent
- Commitment to Health & Safety
- Competent Skipper (valid licence required)
- Task orientated, with track record for delivering agreed outcomes on time
- Full & Clean NZ Driver’s License and transport to/from work
- Ability to work weekends

If you enjoy working outdoors, are committed to growing your work experience in aquaculture we would like to hear from you.

Come join our whanau.

**You ust have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.