Manager Aquaculture Policy

Ministry for Primary Industries · Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Location
Wellington
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
July 15, 2026

Job Description

Job Description


Job title: Manager Aquaculture Policy


Role type: Permanent


Location: Wellington


Salary band & range: $162,094 to $189,933 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga


Aquaculture sits at the centre of some of the most important policy issues facing New Zealand. It has a critical role to play in supporting economic growth, increasing export earnings, strengthening regional economies, and delivering meaningful opportunities for Māori. At the same time, aquaculture operates in a complex policy environment that requires careful navigation of environmental, economic, Treaty, regulatory, and community interests.


The Manager Aquaculture Policy role leads a team of approximately 7–9 staff and is responsible for a broad and high-profile work programme. This includes:

  • Advising on aquaculture's contribution to the Government'...
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