Deepsea Fishing Crew Candidates

Overview

Talley’s is proudly New Zealand owned and operated. We run five deep sea fishing vessels with primarily Kiwi crews bringing the best New Zealand seafood to the world. We’re looking for prospective crew members who are interested in a career in deepsea fishing.

The adventure begins with a five day pre-employment course in Nelson. You’ll be given specialized training to get you ready for sea. We’ll put you through NZQA unit standards in health & safety, firefighting, sea survival and seafood handling. You’ll also do practical sessions in the pool, and the gym to test you mentally and physically for the conditions at sea. If you’re from out of town, we’ll provide you with accommodation and food during the course, you just have to get yourself to Nelson.

Course and Training

Upon successfully completing the course, you’ll be invited to join our crew. You’ll earn great money on board our fleet of modern vessels, all with comfortable cabins, usually with an ensuite. Most of our fleet also have an onboard gym, WIFI and plenty of space to relax in your downtime.

And you don’t spend much on living when you’re out at sea. As well as an excellent opportunity to save, we provide ongoing specialized training opportunities that set you up with skills and qualifications that will set you up for life and take you anywhere in the world.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Motivated and energetic team players who get on well with others.
• People who can take direction, are willing to learn and progress within our company.
• Conditions at sea can be challenging so being fit and healthy is a must.
• You must be at least 18 years old to work at sea.
• Hold a current New Zealand Passport.
• No criminal record.

The next course starts Monday 10th November 2025.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit and use CREW as the reference for the position you’re applying for.

Health & Safety

Talley’s is committed to Health & Safety in all our workplaces and all our vessels are drug free. We carry out pre-employment and routine random drug testing for all our employees. We’ll also put you through a pre-employment medical check with our company Doctor to ensure you are fit for sea.

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