Hatchery Technician — Salmon Hatchery, Training & Perks

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

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.