What do On Water Mangers do?

• In charge of mussel farms, vessels, crew, yard supplies and spat supplies
• Ensure vessels are appropriately staffed
• Organise supplies and equipment for vessels
• Arrange maintenance on vessels
• Organise slipping of vessels
• Review and approve timesheets
• Source product to be harvested
• Work with factories to fulfil their requirements
• Carry out floatation and farm checks
• Assess seeding quality and growth
• Complete quarterly crop and spat survey
• Complete lighting audits
• Liaise with contract growers
• Make decisions regarding Kaitaia weed spat supply
• Oversee farm operations
• Sit on various committees

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Skills and knowledge

• Skipper’s ticket
• Basic computer skills
• Significant experience in an on water role, such as deckhand, skipper
• Good communication skills

Qualifications

• SRL Skipper’s ticket
• Forklift ticket
• Crane ticket
• First aid certificate
• NCEA level 2 in numeracy

Useful experience

• Time on the water
• Marine farming experience
• Deckhand, Skipper

Progression

General Manger in Aquaculture

Pay

$100, 000 - $150,000