Fishing Deckhand
Posted on Jan. 18, 2026 by Westfleet Seafoods
- Tauranga, New Zealand
- N/A
- Full Time
Fulltime positions have become available for Fisheries Deckhands to serve on medium sized trawler vessels.
clean and tidy appearance.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in setting, hauling and operating fishing gear,
operate deck equipment including winches and cranes
mend nets splice ropes and carry out gear maintenance
support with processing packing and handling of catch
help load/unload supplies and catch.
ensure safe and tidy deck operations
participate in safety drills and watchkeeping when required
Physically and mentally fit or the demands of life at sea including ability for heavy lifiting
you will be out at sea for up to 6-7 days
the workplace and living areas are confined
must agree to both our random drug testing and pass a police clearance.
Job is share of catch.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $29.50 per hour
Expected hours: 42 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- deckhand or commercial fishing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Advertised until:
Feb. 17, 2026
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