Hatchery Technician

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon; Timaru; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tekapo Springs free admission

Discounted salmon

Job summary

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon in Timaru, South Island, is seeking a Hatchery Technician to support day-to-day hatchery operations and broodstock management. You will assist with breeding and fish development, while upholding fish welfare, biosecurity and environmental standards.

The role offers training opportunities, a safety-focused team, and chances to contribute to the world’s exclusive exporter of Freshwater King Salmon.

Qualifications

• Full NZ driver’s licence and the legal right to work in NZ.
• Aquaculture experience desirable but not essential.
• Fish farming qualification or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day operations at the land-based hatchery and Ohau broodstock raft.
• Support breeding and fish development programs.
• Maintain fish welfare, biosecurity and environmental practices.
• Record feed, health, stocks, water quality and metrics.

Skills

NZ Driver's Licence

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Fish Farming level 3

Tertiary qualification

Job description

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Mt Cook Alpine Salmon – Timaru, South Island

If you wouldlike to work in the great outdoors with a friendly team, this is your chanceto joinMount Cook Alpine Salmonas a Hatchery Technician!Our fish are growingfast, and so are we.Come and raise some of the world’s rarest and most premium Freshwater King Salmon.

About us

We are the world's exclusive exporter of Freshwater King Salmon. Powered by a dedicated team of more than 200 people across the South Island, we produce world-class salmon in glacier-fed waters. We offer meaningful work, development opportunities, and a workplace setting that most people only get to experience on holiday.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Great team culture: join a supportive crew that prioritises safety and teamwork.
• Unique perks: free admission to Tekapo Springs and heavily discounted salmon.
• Support: training opportunities, access to occupational therapist, and EAP.
• Competitive pay: based on skills and/or qualifications.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting operations: assist with the day-to-day running of our land-based hatchery and Ohau broodstock raft.
• Assisting with innovation: participate in research, breeding and fish development programs.
• Maintaining fish welfare: help ensure the highest standards of fish health, biosecurity, environmental management, and aquaculture practices.
• Reporting: record feed, fish health, stocks, water quality, and additional metrics.

What you’ll bring

• Licence and work eligibility: full NZ driver’s licence and the legal right to work in NZ.
• Skills and mindset: willingness to learn, team player, and literacy/numeracy skills.
• Experience: previous aquaculture experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Qualifications: Fish Farming level 3 or tertiary qualification, and Dangerous Goods – Class D are a bonus.

Check out the videobelow for some more insights about us:

https://youtu.be/V0NumbfeSZM?si=1FCEyaSOwXfEPf4Y