Fishery officer, Āpiha hao ika
Also known as
- Fisheries officer, fisheries observer, compliance officer, honorary fisheries officer, fisheries surveillance officer
Fishery officers patrol recreational and commercial fishing sites to ensure that everyone is observing fisheries laws.
Your pay could be
$53K
Lower
$73K to $104K
Most common
$118K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Fishery officers
- usually work irregular and long hours, including weekends and evenings and may be on call
- usually work in offices, fishing vessels, factories and stores, and may travel locally and nationally
- may do physically demanding work
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be responsible, identify and solve problems and make decisions
Tasks
- make sure fishers follow catch limits
- take legal action against lawbreakers
- collect data on fish catches and condition
- inspect fishing boats and shops
- review and report fishing industry data
- educate people on fishing laws
- carry out investigations and monitor fishing activities
- make sure businesses have fishing permits
- help iwi access fishing areas
Enterprising
Practical
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- 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.
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