Fisheries Deckhand

**Long Line and Potting vessel - Remote Jacksons Bay - Westland District**

We require a number of experienced fisheries deckhands to work on our modern bottom longline and potting vessel vessel.

The vessel's home port is in Jackson Bay - A remote South Island West Coast location **.**

Listed on behalf of our client Impulse Fishing Ltd

We are seeking a full-time crew for a 12-month period.

Trips are usually for 5- 6 days.

Normal fisheries deckhand duties for a bottom longline vessel including the deployment and retrieval of the lines and pots, handling, storing, and unloading of the catch, and cleaning duties.

Experience of at least six months experience as a fisheries deckhand is essential.

If you have NZ Deckhand Qualifications or equivalent that would be a definite advantage.

You will need to be strong as there is some heavy lifting involved - If you feel you have what it takes please respond to this website.

We are a happy team and crew safety and well-being of all our crew is our key priority.

**Assessment Process - All Positions**

Part of our assessment process will involve limited police checks for all applicants.

There is also a pre-employment and ongoing drug testing program for all of these positions

Applicants will need to agree their previous employers being contacted in the vetting process Remuneration based on experience and qualifications with a base rate of $28.15 per hour. We are happy to discuss "catch share" contract options.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Jacksons Bay: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)