Aquaculture Farm Workers - Fixed Term - Dargaville - ref. v47654303
4 fixed term jobs (6-month assignments)
- Based in Whangaroa, Northland
- Training provided
Adventures on the sea
We are heading into summer, and a busy seasonal period on our oyster farms. We are looking for 4 seasonal Farm Workers who can at the end of September/early October and commit to a minimum of 6 months’ work in Northland.
Whangaroa is located in the beautiful Bay of Islands and is a stunning place to live and explore. We are offering 4 go getters, who are hardworking, physically fit and keen to learn the chance to work in Northland, spending most of your day out on the Whangaroa Harbour taking care of and harvesting pacific coast oysters.
Our Opportunity:No day is the same. You might find yourself checking stock on farms, animal husbandry and harvesting duties, or assembling oyster baskets and undertaking general farm, yard or shed duties.
Critical to these jobs are ensuring the highest standard of food safety and quality and following all health & safety processes and practices, working as an effective and reliable member of the team. These are physical roles that require focus and commitment at all times.
This is a team-based operations, so you need to enjoy working with others, be able to take instructions and follow process, whilst supporting your colleagues and ensuring that every day, you are meeting targets, working to a high level of productivity and keeping each other safe.
Due to the nature of the business and changing tides and weather conditions you need to be adaptable and flexible when it comes to days and hours of work.
Training is provided and a high level of proficiency with the English is required
What You Need:You need to be process orientated, organised, and committed to ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety are applied to all tasks.
You may be living in Northland already or keen to enjoy the experience of living Northland and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with a close-knit team. With a genuine interest in learning about aquaculture and developing your farming skills, this is a great opportunity to work with a business committed to operational excellence, health and safety and producing premium products.
If you are reliable, hardworking, and physically fit, and like being on the water, learning new skills and working in a team we would like to hear from you.
Please note you must be:- eligible to work in NZ
- a reliable and efficient worker
- able to pass a pre-employment criminal, medical and drug and alcohol testing
- fit and healthy
- willing to commit to the duration of the fixed term assignment for the duration of your employment
Whakapa Mai | Contact us
Please send an expression of interest including resume c/o Moana’s recruitment team to recruitment@moana.co.nz and in the subject box put the job title. Closing date for applications is 14 September 2025.