Farm, Process and Recirculation Worker- Paua Kahurangi (Blue Abalone)

• 1 permanent, full-time position
• Ruakaka based

We have an opportunity for a reliable, hard-working person to grow their career at Moana, in our leading Paua Kahurangi operations in Ruakaka.

We are looking for a person to  support operations and build and strengthen our technical capability. The Farm, Process & Recirculation position offers the chance to step into a role that utilise your aquaculture farm and process skills as well as diversify your capability across operations.

KEY FOCUS AREAS:

Farm & Process

• Checking and observing paua to ensure behaviour reflects optimal growing
• Feeding, grading, harvesting, and packing
• Cleaning and maintenance
• Quality assurance, bio security and compliance

Recirculation

• Responsible for ensuring the sea water used on the farm is of the highest standard of quality and the water supply to the farm is uncompromised
• Effective management of site plant, equipment and assets, ensure maintained to required standards, and asset register up to date, and regularly monitored

Weekend is work is required.

What You Will Bring:

You will need to be mechanically minded and have an understanding of general and planned maintenance and be able to identify issues with water recirculation in the plant and on the farm.

Computer literate you will ideally have experience in a mechanical and/or maintenance type role and be keen to combine this with an interest in learning aquaculture farming and processing. You will need to be computer literate and a quick learner.

 You will be comfortable working independently as well as in a team and have proven yourself to be reliable and with a strong track record of performance. Y

Physically fit, you will be adaptable, and know the importance of being organized. Easy to work with, you are an effective communicator who possesses a high level of integrity. Your reputation as an honest, hardworking, and a down to earth worker will proceed you, as well as your can-do attitude. No job is too small or big as you always strive to do your best and complete your work to the highest standard.

 Key criteria:

• Friendly, highly motivated, and proactive
• Team player, keen to learn new skills and be trained
• Excellent written and verbal English
• Strong attention to detail and organised
• Excellence in performance and behaviour

If you are looking to progress your career in aquaculture and learn new skills, please apply via email to recruitment@moana.co.nz Please include the job title in the subject box and a couple of sentences of why you are interested in this role.