The aquaculture industry in New Zealand has representation at a number of levels.

The overarching organisation is the New Zealand Aquaculture Council which comprises representatives from the four major specie groups. Other organisations which have an interest in aquaculture, either at a national or local level, have non-voting observer status.
As the body representing the interests of the marine farming industry in the top of the South the MFA is such an associated organisation.

New Zealand Aquaculture Limited Chief Executive - Mike Burrell Salmon NZ Salmon Farmers Association Inc (NZSFA) Chair: Mark Gillard Abalone NZ Abalone Farmers Association Inc (NZAFA) Chair: Jimmy Miller Mussels NZ Mussel Industry Council (NZMIC) Chair: Peter Vitasovich Executive Officer: Rebecca Clarkson Oysters NZ  Oyster Industry Association Inc (NZOIA) Chair: Callum McCallum Associated Organisations (Non-voting Observers) Marine Farming Association Members (MFA) Contact: Graeme Coates, Executive Officer Te Ohu Kai Moana (TOKM) Contact: Craig Lawson, Seafood Resource Analyst NZ Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC) Contact: Nici Gibbs, Policy Manager Coramandel Marine Farmers Association (CMFA) Contact: Gilbert James, Chair NZAqC Water Quality Committee Contact: Dorothy-Jean McCoubrey, Food Safety Adviser, Aquaculture New Zealand Seafood Industry Training Organisation (SITO)

INDUSTRY TRAINING
The Queen Charlotte College Aquaculture Academy (QCCAA) was initiated during 2002 as a partnership between Queen Charlotte College and the Marine Farming Association. The mandate of the Academy is to advance the skill levels and understanding of students attending and, when possible, to carry out meaningful research on issues relating to the aquaculture industry.

To download a brochure about the Queen Charlotte College Aquaculture Academy Click HERE

SEAFOOD INDUSTRY TRAINING ORGANISATION
The aquaculture industry in New Zealand has a bold future - and not just because of our ideal coastal topography, weather conditions and clean, unpolluted water. The industry's commitment to training is a key part of future growth and development. Seafood Industry Training Organisation (SITO) ensures that opportunities for training and ongoing research and development abound, keeping up with the exciting pace of marine farming. SITO is strongly focused on responding to the aquaculture industry's skill needs and works closely with industry representatives. This means individuals, businesses and the industry all benefit from relevant, industry-specific training. And the industry can move forward readily to meet ever-increasing market demands.

SITO and Aquaculture - where to find out more
If you want to know more about what training is available for you or for your business, visit the website at www.sito.co.nz

EMPLOYMENT

Jobs in the New Zealand Aquaculture industry
People in the industry work as farmers, harvesters, divers, biologists, water systems engineers, hatchery technicians and managers, marine biotechnologists, biotoxin monitoring specialists, spat collectors, seaweed gatherers, marine ecologists, aquaculture nutritionist, aquatic health specialists, breeding technicians, researchers, product designers, marketing, suppliers, retailers, processors...to name a few! There are also people who work for aquaculture businesses in administrative and support roles, marketing and management or within the processing plants that bridge the gap between the ocean and the market place.

And the great thing about SITO and industry training is that there are opportunities to grow and develop your role in aquaculture while you're at work. No student loans here!
Contact SITO today and catch your future now