2nd Mate-Ocean Dawn

Sealord is the largest seafood companies in the Southern Hemisphere.  And with more than 60 years of fishing experience, farming, processing, and marketing operations, our business consistently delivers quality seafood to our customers around the world.

Established in 1961, Nelson Sealord is half owned by the Māori people of New Zealand, through Moana New Zealand (Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd), and half owned by global seafood company Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd (Nissui).  Sealord is one of the largest quota holders in New Zealand with partners and subsidiaries around the world through Nissui’s global links.  Sealord Group has fishing operations, which include all deep-water fishing activities as well as international and joint venture deep fishing activities, in New Zealand and Australia.

The FV Ocean Dawn 2nd Mate role is a pivotal role on the vessel ensuring the smooth operation of the deck crew. You will develop and foster customer focus from all deck crew, develop and communicate the vision for deck crew that creates engaged employees operating to best practices and who's value is safety first 

• Nelson Based
• 5-6 weeks trip on/ 5-6 weeks trip off - paid / retainer + bonus
• This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bosun, Fisher B or Fisher A who is looking to take the next step in their career development.  You will require a minimum of one years' experience working on deck, onboard a deep sea fishing trawler + hold a current deck hand certificate.
• You will receive ongoing career development and support from your Skipper, Mates and crew of 45.
• Are you ready to step up and lead and develope a motivated, engaged, high performing team aligned to the overall direction of Sealord?

Currently, we’re looking to add to our team of 1,200 employees, and have opportunities for a 2nd Mate onboard FV Ocean Dawn. Passionate about the sea, fishing, and developing your career in the industry, including gaining qualifications while you work …then this opportunity is not to be missed!    The hours of work are generally done in shifts of 8 hours on and 8 hours off, PPE is supplied, and all meals provided by our experienced cooks.