Salmon Farm Production Manager

2 weeks ago


New Zealand Sanford Full time

**Description**:
Our Big Glory Bay Salmon Farm in Stewart Island / Rakiura is located in one of New Zealands national parks with the natural beauty of the sea, bush and wildlife one of the worlds most remote aquaculture farms. Because of our Farms stunning and pristine environment, its natural for us as marine stewards to actively protect the pure waters of Big Glory Bay.

About the role: This is a key role in our Farm management team reporting to the Salmon Farm Manager, assisting to grow our king salmon in a healthy, sustainable way that maximises growth and minimises feed wastage.

You will primarily be responsible for leading teams in developing and implementing feeding strategies to minimise FCR, training and educating team members, managing feed volumes, equipment and environmental monitoring. On the production side you will help to create medium to long-term production plans, analyse data and track key KPIs, and help ensure that we continue to meet the highest standards in the nurturing then harvesting of our beautiful king salmon.

This opportunity involves working a roster of 8 days on / 6 days off, with accommodation provided in Stewart Island and transport to and from Bluff, a competitive salary and living-away-from-home allowance.

**What do I need to be successful in this role'**
- Have outstanding people leadership, development and coaching skills.
- Production planning and continuous improvement strategies.
- Extensive experience in salmon farming, specifically around feeding strategies and production planning.
- Have a hands-on approach, operational insight, analytical ability and courage to challenge the status quo.
- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in aquaculture, or have significant work experience in this area.

**What can we offer you**:

- An opportunity to progress your leadership career in the growing and exciting aquaculture industry.
- A roster that allows for optimum work/life balance.
- Working in the beautiful surrounds of Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island.

For consideration you will need to be eligible to work in New Zealand. As part of our recruitment process pre-employment checks may include criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing and a medical assessment.



  • New Zealand Sanford Full time

    **Description**: Are you interested in a full-time role working on Stewart Island - Rakiura the land of glowing skies' Our Big Glory Bay Mussel Farm is located in one of New Zealands national parks with the natural pristine beauty of the sea, bush and wildlife - one of the worlds most remote aquaculture farms - and on a good day its one of the most beautiful...


  • New Zealand Sanford Full time

    **Description**: Are you interested in a full-time role working on Stewart Island Rakiura the land of glowing skies' Our Big Glory Bay Mussel Farm is located in one of New Zealands national parks with the natural pristine beauty of the sea, bush and wildlife one of the worlds most remote aquaculture farms - and on a good day its one of the most beautiful...

  • Trainee Farm Manager

    4 weeks ago


    New Zealand Dairy Farm Management Services Full time

    **Trainee Farm Manager**: Our client is seeking to employ an experienced and motivated Trainee Farm Manger to join their team. The successful applicant will work closely with the manager to oversee the operation of the dairy farm. This farm milks 1150 cows through a 60 bales rotary shed. 400 eff ha platform in pasture, predominantly under pivot...

  • Farm Manager Required

    4 weeks ago


    New Zealand Dairy Farm Management Services Full time

    **Farm Manager Required - Mixed Cropping, Stock Trading and Dairy Support**: Our client operates a large mixed cropping, stock trading and dairy grazing property near Darfield. They are seeking a skilled and motivated farm manager to implement and deliver the farm operating plan and lead a small team of staff. The successful applicant will: - Be "hands-on"...

  • General Farm Worker

    4 weeks ago


    New Zealand All Trades Labour Hire Limited Full time

    Long term contract Minimum of 30 hours per week $29.66 - $32.00 per hour depending on experience. All Trades Labour Hire are seeking experienced farm workers/hands to fill a variety of roles around Hawkes Bay, with the potential for contract work nationwide. - ** Tasks Include**: - planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops and...

  • Farm Workers

    6 days ago


    New Zealand Alam & Muskan Full time

    Inform managers of crop progress. - Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities. - Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize the soil, or to plant, cultivate used to spray and manage crops - Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures. - Operate irrigation...

  • Farm Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    New Zealand HMOBILE LIMITED Full time

    Anhad Horticulture Ltd, Tauranga is looking for hard working and punctual Farm Hand. It is full time role - minimum 30 hours per week. The main duties will include - General maintenance of farms - the employee is to keep the grounds of the farm clean and mowing lawns, weeding, - repairing farm buildings and fences, - cleaning of farm equipment and...

  • Farm Hand

    4 weeks ago


    New Zealand HMOBILE LIMITED Full time

    Hariom Horticulture Limited, Tauranga is looking for hard working and punctual Farm Hand. It is full time role - minimum 30 hours per week. The main duties will include - General maintenance of farms - the employee is to keep the grounds of the farm clean and mowing lawns, weeding, - repairing farm buildings and fences, - cleaning of farm equipment and...

  • Farm Hard

    4 weeks ago


    New Zealand Angitu Limited Full time

    We are in a growth phase of our business and require Farm Hand to work in the Bay of Plenty area.Its a full-time role - minimum 30 hours per week. - General maintenance and upkeep of the farms. - To keep the grounds of the farm clean and weeding - Repairing farm structure and fences. - Cleaning and maintaining farm equipment and machinery. - Lay down and...

  • 8 Farm Workers

    6 days ago


    New Zealand kulraj enterprises ltd Full time

    Job description Inform managers of crop progress. Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize the soil, or to plant, cultivate used to spray and manage crops Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures. Operate...

  • Farm Manager

    4 weeks ago


    New Plymouth, New Zealand Corteva Full time

    **Description**: Corteva Agriscience is looking to hire a research farm manager for our Waireka Research Center at Omata, just outside of New Plymouth. Corteva Agriscience is a world leader in protecting and preserving our food and helping agricultural communities thrive. Waireka Research Center is a globally recognized research facility that conducts field...

  • Vegetable Farm Worker

    1 month ago


    New Zealand Drury Fresh Limited Full time

    Sowing,seedlings using hand tools and farm machines - Cultivating, irrigating, spraying and harvesting produce - Operating and maintainingfarm machinery and equipment - Examine and report on the conditionof the crops - Cleaning and maintainingfarming infrastructure, such as sheds, fences, plants, and water supply and irrigation systems - Undertaking soil...


  • New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Specialist Adviser - Pastoral Farming **Role type**: Permanent **Location**: National **Salary band**: $128,247 - $173,511 depending on skills and experience Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Roles These roles will be responsible for leading the development of education, advice and projects for the On Farm Support (OFS) in Pastoral Farming with an...


  • New Zealand Pesh Advance Horticulture limited Full time

    Description The purpose of this role is day-to-day Machinery Operation tractors and forklifts and other farm machineryfor orchard maintenance and assisting other teams as required. As a Machine Operator, you will be responsbile for: Operating forklift, tractor,fertiliser spreader etc Transportation of machinery Machinery checks and reporting any faults on...


  • New Zealand Fonterra Full time

    **General Information**: - Date Published- 25-Jan-2024- Advertising Ends- 11-Feb-2024- Country- New Zealand- Location- Flexible Location - NZ- Role Type- Farming- Work Type- Fixed Term- ID#- 7386**Position Description**: **Our Co-operative** **Te Mātāpuna toa takitini** **Fonterra’s strength is in the collective** We are a Co-operative created and...

  • Ab Supervisor

    4 weeks ago


    New Zealand Livestock Improvement Corporation Full time

    **At a glance**: **Ref: 46586 | **New Zealand, Dunedin, Invercargill, Otago, Queenstown, Southland | **Lean Management/Continuous Improvement, Production/Process Workers, Manufacturing/Operations | **Experienced | **Fixed term | **AB Supervisor 130921.pdf****: LIC have been providing innovative farming solutions for over 100 years, and today, we're proudly...

  • Dairy Support

    1 week ago


    New Zealand Ngāi Tahu Tourism Full time

    Permanent, Full Time Ōtautahi / Christchurch **Kia hiwa rā!** We are seeking a Dairy Support & Grazing Supervisor to join our team at Ngāi Tahu Farming! Reporting to the Operations Manager - Grazing & Dairy Support, you will have a unique opportunity to support Ngāi Tahu Farming's Grazing and Dairy Support teams to achieve operational, business,...


  • New Zealand Hynds Full time

    **Great team and culture**: - ** Southern Cross Medical cover**: - ** Company Vehicle, Tools of the Trade and PBI** **The Role**: You will be the local point of contact for regional customers on opportunities relating to concrete precast and other engineered solutions. **Key Responsibilities Include**: - Provide technical support on concrete and other...


  • New Zealand Westpac Full time

    **Senior Product Manager Delivery** **-** **NEW13151** **12-month fixed term contract** **Based in Britomart** **Monday to Friday** **Mō te Tūranga | About the Role** As the Senior Product Manager - Delivery you’ll balance customer needs and business needs to define the product roadmap and backlog for the end-to-end delivery of product to market....


  • New Zealand Alpha Personnel Recruitment Ltd Full time

    **The company and opportunity**: This is a Junior role so if you have a solid administration or Customer Service background with no experience with purchasing but an interest in this area, we want to hear from you! Full training will be provided. This position forms part of the Administration Team and is responsible for the effective management and...