Experienced Deep Sea Trawler Deck Hand (2026)

Sealord

Nelson, New Zealand
Base: pyid retainer + bonus; bonus/equity: bonus i...
On-site
Deep sea fishing trawler experience
Deck and fishing gear operation
Safety focused deck work
Sealord is the largest seafood company in the Southern Hemisphere with over 60 years of fishing experience and a strong commitment to quality seafood delivery worldwide

Job Summary

  • Sealord is the largest seafood company in the Southern Hemisphere with over 60 years of fishing experience and a strong commitment to quality seafood delivery worldwide.
  • This role offers ongoing career development, support from experienced crew, and a positive, safety-focused working environment with a performance-based culture.
  • The position provides a lifetime career opportunity with stability, great work-life balance, and the chance to gain qualifications while working at sea.

Matching Summary

Sealord is the largest seafood company in the Southern Hemisphere with over 60 years of fishing experience and a strong commitment to quality seafood delivery worldwide.

Salary

Base: paid retainer plus bonus; Bonus/Equity: bonus included; Benefits: meals provided onboard

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • deep sea fishing trawler experience
  • deck and fishing gear operation
  • safety focused deck work
  • teamwork and following instructions
  • 8 hour shift rotations
  • resilience at sea

Nice-to-have

  • positive can-do attitude
  • career development opportunities
  • respect for environment and crew
  • coaching and succession planning
  • meal provision onboard

Key Requirements

  • minimum one year deep sea deck experience
  • current deck hand certificate (QDFH ticket) preferred
  • legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand
  • permanent residence in New Zealand
  • satisfactory pre-employment drug test
  • physical medical assessment

Work Rights

Must have legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand; permanent residence required

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