A day in the life

New Zealand’s seafood industry is easily one of the greatest industries on earth. For starters it is a world leader is seafood sustainability and environmental awareness. There is a diverse range of occupations in the industry, filled by New Zealander’s with ingenuity, passion and a real kiwi can-do attitude.

It’s an industry that makes the most of the great outdoors and as the fifth largest exporter is hugely important to New Zealand’s economy. But best of all our seafood industry is sustainable – the people who work in it are dedicated to ensuring that the resource and the environment are protected for future generations.

Find out more about New Zealanders in our seafood industry, how they got to where they are today and what they love most about a career in seafood.