Pay range: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour (depending on skills and experience)
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Minimum guaranteed hours: 30 hours per week
Workplace: Smoke-free and vape-free

**We are seeking a dedicated Aquaculture Technician to join a busy oyster farming operation based in Mahurangi, Auckland Region. This hands-on role supports the spat and nursery team by ensuring optimal stock development and contributing to sustainable farming operations through technical monitoring and continuous improvement activities.**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Monitor spat development through regular growth tracking, size grading, and checking environmental conditions (e.g. temperature, salinity, water flow)
- Maintain and calibrate equipment such as the FLUPSY system and other hatchery monitoring tools
- Record stock data, support inventory tracking, and assist with monthly technical reporting
- Assist with spat catching, transfers, and early-stage care of oyster spat
- Participate in internal trials aimed at productivity and sustainability improvements
- Carry out repairs and maintenance of farming gear and infrastructure
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times, and report hazards or incidents as required

**Minimum Skills, Experience and Qualifications**:
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet one of the following:

- Hold a relevant diploma qualification (such as in aquaculture, marine science, or a related field), or
- Have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in an aquaculture technician role.
- Be physically fit and able to perform manual labour in outdoor and marine environments
- Have the ability to monitor biological and environmental conditions and accurately record data
- Show good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Be able to work well in a team and adapt to changing seasonal or operational demands