A salmon farmer looks after salmon until it is big enough to harvest

What to Salmon Farmers do?

• Work 7 days on and 7 days off
• Feed and monitor the fish
• Monitor fish health
• Dive
• Undertake net care
• Look after the environment
• Maintain equipment and the farm
• Skipper vessels
• Work as part of a team

Skills and knowledge

• It is helpful to have an interest in marine science or aquaculture and to enjoy being out on the water.

Qualifications

• NCEA in English, Maths and Science/ Marine science
• Diving Qualifications

Useful experience

• Any on water experience such as diving/boating/fishing/an interest in marine science

Progression

There are many opportunities moving up the career ladder from fish farmer to management.