Fishing & Aquaculture (Farming, Animals & Conservation)Join our senior operational leadership team to support NIWA's land-based Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), where you will be responsible for meeting production targets and premium quality outputs for a developing global marketplace.NIWA is a dynamic mission-led research and applied science organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, water and marine science. NIWA aims to guide the nation to a prosperous and resilient future by growing the economy, protecting people, assets and ecosystems, and enabling effective responses to environmental change.As part of the aquaculture group, you will contribute to this vision by aiding the development of a new premium sustainable seafood, for the benefit of New Zealand. NIWA's first commercial RAS farm is designed to produce 600 tonnes of Haku Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) each year, while minimising the impact of the surrounding environment. We anticipate significant onsite expansion to units capable of producing up to 3000 tonne over the coming years.What you will be doing:This position's main purpose is to provide the leadership, production planning & implementation, improving efficiency and enabling financial sustainable operations of NIWA's Commercial scale RAS in Bream Bay. It will also support the effective transfer and establishment of commercial RAS based production by industry within NZ. As the Production Manager, you will lead the day-to-day management and delivery of fish production, quality control, assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and mentoring and training of staff. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the rearing systems and their equipment, are maintained & operate efficiently. This is an influential senior role, key to achieving financial and operational objectives in NIWA's commercial scale research production unit.As the Production Manager you will drive the highest standards of quality, welfare and innovation in NIWA's commercial aquaculture, adopting and adapting advanced technologies where appropriate. Effective management of relationships with key stakeholders ensuring smooth operations and delivery of product to market.What you will bring:To be successful in this role you will have:Experience managing commercial recirculating aquaculture systemsEnthusiasm for the transformation and sustainable growth of NZ aquaculture and the energy to make it happen.The ability to work effectively as a leader within a team environment with exceptional collaboration skills.Extensive experience in procedure & policy development with a focus on welfare, biosecurity and safetyExperience in leading others, and fostering collegiality, agility and innovation.Experience in the development of RAS facilities and commercial production of premium aquaculture products would be an advantageExperience in project management an advantage.What we will offer:Varied, challenging and important work with talented colleagues in an organisation devoted to making impact from science.A high performing organisation with a focus on employee development and wellbeing.In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous employee benefits. These include a paid health insurance plan, Life Insurance to the value of 2x annual salary, supportive leave provisions and an annual Wellness Allowance.About us:NIWA's core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand's aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.The position is based at NIWA's Northland Aquaculture Centre in Ruakaka. The NAC is New Zealand's principal aquaculture research facility and aquaculture industrial park, comprising eight hectares of coastal land with infrastructure and resource consent to draw and discharge seawater from Bream Bay.We don't expect perfection in our candidates - if you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every point referenced in the position description, please still get in touch! NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.
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