Covid-19 Shutdown

Following the continued worsening of the Covid-19 crisis, the government has escalated the alert level to level 4 which is the maximum level where it is necessary to Eliminate the virus.

The implications of this are summarised below 

Range of measures (can be applied locally or nationally)

  • People instructed to stay at home
  • Educational facilities closed
  • Businesses closed except for essential services (e.g. supermarkets, pharmacies, clinics) and lifeline utilities
  • Rationing of supplies and requisitioning of facilities
  • Travel severely limited
  • Major reprioritisation of healthcare services

Accordingly, we advise that we are closing our factory from 25 March 2020 until further notice to be in full compliance with this directive.

We encourage everyone to follow all directives from the ministry of health and unite in the fight against this virus.

Stay Strong, we will get through.

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Aquaculture Yard Supervisor - Full Time

Company: MacLab NZ
Location: Nelson / Tasman
Duration: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time

MacLab (NZ) leads the way in the nutraceutical market. We use sustainable practices to farm mussels in the Top of the South for processing at our modern factory into high-value oil products that are exported globally.

Aquaculture is a thriving industry with an exciting future. As part of this growth, we are investing in innovation, technology and capacity.

Our culture provides a great place to work where our people are valued, work is enjoyable and rewarding.

We are seeking someone to join our team to work in our aquaculture division primarily based at our Tahunanui site.

As we ramp up our operations, we are seeking an enthusiastic person to supervise and lead operations in our Aquaculture yards.

As our Aquaculture Yard Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. You’ll lead and coordinate land-based support services at MacLab’s aquaculture yards, including the manufacture of floats, rope reconditioning, and the storage and coordination of marine farm equipment to support marine farming operations.

We are looking for a person who is:

  • Keen to learn new skills and has a good level of physical fitness;
  • An excellent communicator;
  • Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team;
  • Reliable with good work ethics;
  • Self-motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude;
  • A team player with a positive attitude;
  • NZ resident or have a valid NZ work visa;
  • Able to travel between yards.

 

About you:

    • You hold a full Driver’s license;
    • You have previous supervisory experience (preferred);
    • You are Forklift certified (preferred).

 

Why work for us?

  • Attractive remuneration;
  • Great working conditions with a focus on health and safety;
  • Excellent on-going training provided;
  • Variety of work within a friendly team;
  • Opportunity to learn new skills and progress in your career.

 

If you are keen to be a valued team member of a successful company, please submit your application and CV online or email your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@maclab.co.nz with “Aquaculture Yard” as a reference in the subject line.

Find the job description on the link: https://www.maclab.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Maclab-Aquaculture-Yard-Supervisor-PD-15.12.25.pdf

Applications close on 28th January.

Factory Work

Location: Nelson / Tasman

Job Type: Full Time

Duration: Permanent

Division: Factory

MacLab leads the way in the nutraceutical market. We use sustainable practices to farm mussels in the top of the South for processing into high value products at our modern factory in Tahunanui. Our culture provides a great place to work where our people are valued, work is enjoyable and rewarding. As we ramp up our operations, we are seeking enthusiastic people to join our team in our Nelson factory.

We’re Looking for People Who Are:

  • Keen to learn new skills;
  • Have a good level of physical fitness;
  • Reliable with good work ethics;
  • Team players with a positive attitude;
  • NZ resident or have a valid NZ work visa;

 

We operate 24/7 with 3 shifts per day and offer flexibility around days and hours worked. Both permanent / fixed term and full-time / part-time positions are available.

Why Work for Us?

  • Attractive remuneration;
  • Great working conditions with a focus on health and safety;
  • Excellent on-going training provided;
  • Variety of work within a friendly team;
  • Excellent career opportunity.

 

If you are keen to be a valued team member of a successful company, please submit your application online or email to jobs@maclab.co.nz with Factory Work as a reference.