Aquaculture Worker - Oyster Farm Worker

About the role

Seafort Holdings Limited is seeking reliable, hardworking Oyster Farm and Processing Workers for the Peak Spat Catching and extended harvest season. These hands-on roles operate across farm, yard, and processing environments in Kawakawa, Bay of Islands. This is a temporary seasonal position running from 01 October to 31 July. While full on-the-job training on company specific systems and equipment will be provided, candidates must possess previous industry exposure to be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and execute all routine tasks relating to the spat catching season. Assist with farm layout and construct/maintain posts, sticks, long-lines, and oyster cages.
• Assist in breeding and raising oysters. Help monitor growth, check stock housing, and assist with simple water quality monitoring on-site.
• Harvest wild and triploid oysters. Cull, sort, grade, wash in brine, and pack oysters efficiently for transportation.
• Check and look after equipment, operate processing machinery, and assist with loading/unloading materials and goods.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food-safety standards while performing general labouring duties as required.

About you

• A minimum of 1 season of similar or relevant aquaculture, commercial fishing, or marine farming experience is required.
• Physically fit and capable of working out on the water in wet, warm, humid, and hot outdoor summer and autumn conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and fully committed to the duration of the employment period.
• Able to follow instructions and work cohesively in a team.

About us

Seafort Holdings Limited is proudly based in Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, Northland. We run a specialized farm division centred on Pacific Oyster Spat Catching and Care, valuing safety, hard work, and a great team environment.