Haoa he mahi kaimoana – Catch a seafood job!
A career in Aotearoa’s seafood industry is exciting, hands-on and full of opportunity whether you’re out on the water or working with fresh kaimoana on land.
With clear career pathways to well paid jobs, that span from Te Tai Tokerau/Northland to Rakiura/Stewart Island, why not jump onboard and help us feed the world with our delicious, sustainable seafood!
Start Your Seafood Career
Find jobs in seafood
Talley’s Careers
Discover career opportunities with Talley’s across fishing, processing and support roles. From entry-level to experienced positions, explore pathways in one of New Zealand’s largest seafood companies.
View Jobs at Talley’s
Sealord Careers
Join Sealord and be part of a global seafood business with strong New Zealand roots. Explore roles at sea, in production and in corporate teams. View Jobs at Sealord
Sanford Careers
Build your future with Sanford, a company committed to sustainable seafood and innovation. Find opportunities across vessels, aquaculture and onshore operations. View Jobs at Sanford
Moana Careers
Work with Moana New Zealand and be part of a proudly Māori-owned seafood company. Explore careers that combine culture, community and opportunity. View Jobs at Moana
Aquaculture Careers
Interested in aquaculture? Discover opportunities in mussel, oyster and salmon farming across Aotearoa. Learn how to grow your career in this fast-evolving sector. Explore Aquaculture Careers
Seafood Jobs on SEEK
Explore fishing and seafood roles listed on SEEK. From deckhands to processing roles, find opportunities across the country.
Search Seafood Jobs on SEEK
Seafood Jobs on Trade Me
Explore fishing and seafood roles listed on Trade Me Jobs. From deckhands to processing roles, find opportunities across the country.
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Seasonal Seafood Work
Looking for seasonal or short-term work? Pick Your Path connects you with hands-on roles in seafood and primary industries around New Zealand. Explore Seasonal Opportunities
Hear From Our Seafood Crew
Chase Saunders-Loder
Skipper / Owner
Mel Hayden
Environmental Researcher
Crystal Thomas
Compliance Coordinator
Ben Steele Mortimer
Environment Programme Manager
Carleton Taylor
Chief Engineer
Nic Langridge
Factory Manager
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iacCiV-l2lw&list=PLDpHXGa-w7ZQs3ta04uMF8JAzOScInAsu
Chase Saunders-Loder
Skipper / Owner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3oHerI0c8o
Mel Hayden
Environmental Researcher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC8zTWsSwiw
Crystal Thomas
Compliance Coordinator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwk6HQ3hZdI
Ben Steele Mortimer
Environment Programme Manager
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwyMQ2DtMlk
Carleton Taylor
Chief Engineer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trcBIWvBIrA
Nic Langridge
Factory Manager
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