Aquaculture Hatchery Specialist

Job Details

We are looking for an Aquaculture Hatchery Specialist to provide expert technical knowledge and mentorship within our state-of-the-art facilities. This is a pivotal role assisting with experimental design and implementation of Shellfish research projects, as well as supporting our commercial breeding operations. 

What you'll do

• Apply your expertise in larval rearing in this senior technical position
• Coordinate and help lead research, assisting with laboratory experiments, data collection, and collating results
• Day-to-day management of shellfish species and assisting with day-to-day husbandry of other aquatic animals as required.
• Lead the on-going development of shellfish larval rearing techniques
• Training of technicians and students
• Supervising of some daily hatchery activities.

Requirements

What you'll bring

• Minimum of a Bachelors in Aquaculture, Biological science, or similar qualification
• 5+ years’ experience in larval rearing, husbandry and aquatic animal welfare
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of groups in a diverse community
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Computing skills, in particular MS Excel and Word, and basic analytical methods
• Experience in applying scientific procedures (e.g., microscopy or molecular work) or familiarity using scientific equipment.
• Supervisory skills would be advantageous

Contact Information

Applications close: 25th March 2026 

How to apply:

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply via our careers page with your CV and a cover letter, outlining what you can bring to the role.

At Cawthron, we are committed to upholding equitable and inclusive practices. If there are accommodations that we can provide to support you throughout the recruitment process, or for any questions about the role, please email recruitment@cawthron.org.nz