Day in the Life
It's an industry that makes the most of the great outdoors and as the fifth largest exporter is hugely important to New Zealand's economy. But best of all that our seafood industry is sustainable - the people who work in it are dedicated to ensuring that the resource and the environment are protected for future generations.
Find out more about New Zealanders in our seafood industry, how they got to where they are today and what they love most about a career in seafood.
Name: Graham, Nadine, Matt and Nick Taylor»
Years in industry: 15
Occupation: Rock Lobster fishermen, skipper and company owner/operators
Location: Picton, New Zealand
Name: Mike Wallace»
Years as skipper: 4
Occupation: Skipper of the Pelorus Trader, Mussel Barge, Sanford Limited
Location: Havelock, Marlborough Sounds
Name: John Bennett»
Years in industry: 34
Occupation: Skipper, Deep Sea Fishing Vessels, Sanford Limited
Location: Southern Antarctic and Atlantic Oceans
Years in industry: 8
Job Title: Operations manager, Challenger Enhancement Company, CEO Challenger Oyster Management Company, company director.
Location: Port Nelson
Years in industry: 22
Job Title: Production manager, New Zealand King Salmon Ready to Eat Factory
Location: Nelson
Name: Jim Dollimore»
Years in industry: 33
Occupation: Oyster Farmer
Location: Mahurangi and Kaipara Harbours, North Auckland
Years in industry: 13
Occupation: Senior Policy Analyst, Te Ohu Kai Moana Trustee Limited
Location: Wellington
Years in industry: 3
Occupation: Owner/operator, inshore fisher, retailer
Location: Picton
Years in industry: Richard, 19, Jean 4
Occupation: Fisher, licensed fish receiver, retailer
Location: Masterton
Name: Nicola Bennett»
Years in industry: 4
Occupation: Seafood Assistant, Progressive supermarkets
Location: Te Atatu, Auckland