Fishing worker, Kaimahi ika
Also known as
- Fishing hand, fishing crew member, deckhand, fisher, fisherman, fisherperson, skipper
Fishing workers catch and process seafood like fish and shellfish.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$57K to $141K
Most common
$218K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Fishing workers
- usually work regular hours but may work shifts or irregular hours, including weekends
- usually work on fishing boats at sea
- may work in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be safety conscious, practical and work well under pressure
Tasks
- catch fish using nets and equipment
- navigate fishing boats
- position fishing equipment
- clean fish
- sort fish and seafood by type
- package seafood for sale
- maintain fishing gear and equipment
- drive vehicles to fishing work sites
- follow fishing rules
Practical
Investigative
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)
- to do entry training in seafood processing
- an entry certificate in marine craft operation
- to do intermediate or advanced training in seafood processing
- an intermediate certificate in marine craft operation
- a driver licence
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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