Enabling a thriving seafood industry

Our contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

$6.4b

total economic output

14,506

full-time equivalent roles

$2.45b

export earnings

Stories from the sector

Learn about the innovative ways we are dealing with the challenges we face and the people who are helping us do it.

Rex Chapman - Skipper

We're world leading

“We live on the ocean, we have a lot of respect for what’s down there, we only want to harvest what we need to catch”

Mike Terry - Fisher

Protecting our oceans for the next generation

“We love the ocean, we love what we’re doing.  We would never destroy ecosystems because that’s where all our fish originate from”

Chase Saunders-Loder
Fisher

We’re fishing smarter

“I’m proud to be a kiwi commercial fisherman, you can see there is a really good future in the industry”

Melanie Hayden Environmental Researcher

We're full of opportunities

“In my role I primarily work with iwi and hapu Māori  to help them understand the science that they want done for their environment and their communities”

Fresh Seafood Recipes

Tohutao Kaimoana

Discover delicious recipes from New Zealand’s finest seafood. Learn cooking techniques and explore sustainable species.

Seafood New Zealand Merchandise

Support our mission with unique products that celebrate New Zealand’s marine heritage.

Catch a Seafood Job!

Haoa he mahi kaimoana!

A career in Aotearoa’s seafood industry is exciting, challenging and rewarding. From working on fishing boats on the Chatham Rise to managing our fish stocks, there are clear pathways to well-paid jobs that span from Te Tai Tokerau Northland to Rakiura Stewart Island.

Jump onboard and help us feed Aotearoa and the 
world with our sustainable, delicious and
nutritious seafood!

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