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
$49K
Lower
$51K to $124K
Most common
$188K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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
- Locate fish.
- Obtain documentation to authorise activities.
- Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
- Navigate water vessels.
- Remove skin, scales or other parts from fish.
- Maintain fishing equipment.
- Position equipment to catch fish.
- Sort forestry or agricultural materials.
- Package seafood products for shipment or further processing.
- Obtain written authorisation to perform activities.
You usually learn on the job to become a fishing worker and experience and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Fishing or Fishing Vessel Crewing or Maritime Crewing (Levels 3 and 4) or similar
- a New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations (Levels 4 and 5) or similar
- a New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Seafood Processing (Levels 3 and 4)
- 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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