Manager Aquaculture Policy
Ministry for Primary Industries • Wellington, Wellington • Posted July 14, 2026
About the Role
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: