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| 3 FISHERIES SECTOR Seafood New Zealand Economic analysis by BERL estimates that the seafood industry generates $5.2 billion in economic output for New Zealand. Sustainable fishing drives exports Kim Newth The fishing industry continues to provide valuable export dollars and job opportunities for Kiwis, says Seafood New Zealand Chief Executive Dr Jeremy Helson. Through challenging Covid times, New Zealand’s seafood industry has continued to generate valuable export dollars for the country along with work for many thousands of people. As Seafood New Zealand Chief Executive Dr Jeremy Helson observes, the latest MPI forecast is for the industry to hit $1.9 billion in export earnings for the year ending June 2022. “We’re clawing our way back to pre-Covid levels of earnings as the market starts to rebound from Covid pressures – it’s a good result,” he says. “Added to that, economic analysis by BERL estimates that the seafood industry generates $5.2 billion in economic output for New Zealand. That includes not just fishing but also processing and associated activity like ship repairs and dry docking. In other words, this is a $5.2 billion industry supporting kiwi workers and employment in coastal communities and ports.” He suggests New Zealand’s continued economic resilience over the past two years owes much to the strength of the country’s primary sector, including the seafood industry. “Fishing, farming and forestry is what New Zealand has always done well. I think maybe some people thought they had gone out of fashion as we got into things like tourism and the export education sector. “Those have fallen away very quickly and significantly in the last two years; it’s the primary sector that has stepped into the gap. In fact, over 80 per cent of New Zealand’s merchandise trade comes from primary industries.” Seafood New Zealand works very closely with all the sector’s industry groups, including Aquaculture NZ, Deepwater Group Ltd and Fisheries Inshore NZ Ltd. As an umbrella organisation, Seafood New Zealand represents the industry on many sector-wide issues, such as labour supply. “We’re struggling to attract New Zealanders into the seafood industry at the moment because the whole labour market is so tight. Our industry may not be top of mind when people think about career opportunities and that’s unfortunate because it can be a very lucrative pathway, particularly for sea going crew. “There are great opportunities to progress and build careers in the seafood industry and we’re trying to increase awareness of that among young people. Fishing is not the only career option as there is also associated research and technology going on. We’re working with government to get more kiwis involved across the board.” Seafood New Zealand is proud of the industry’s sustainability performance. According to Fisheries New Zealand’s latest annual assessment of fish stocks, 94% of the catch is coming from stocks with no sustainability risks. The remainder have plans in place to rebuild stocks through the Quota Management System (QMS). Fish stocks are assessed using scientific research, validated catch and fishing effort reports from commercial fisheries, and data from their on-board observer programme. Seafood New Zealand is confident the QMS is working well. “Sustainability is at the core of everything for our seafood industry. Without sustainability in fisheries, we don’t have a business. It’s never in our interest to fish a stock to a point where it’s no longer sustainable as it’s our future.” He notes that innovation continues to drive sustainability goals in the industry, delivering ever more selective and targeted fishing practices as well as reduced environmental impacts. “The way the nets are cut and configured means trawlers can much more selectively target the species they want to catch and let juvenile fish escape. Today’s nets are also much lighter so there is much less bottom contact.” The national roll-out of cameras on commer- “Sustainability is at the core of everything for our seafood industry. Without sustainability in fisheries, we don’t have a business. It’s never in our interest to fish a stock to a point where it’s no longer sustainable as it’s our future.” Jeremy Helson cial inshore fishing vessels, announced by the government in May, has sparked a lot of industry debate. Dr Helson says the industry position on cameras has tended to be misconstrued over the years. “We have always been cautiously supportive on the use of cameras. Our concerns have been focussed on the cost of cameras and who bears the cost as well as privacy and commercial sensitivity – who will receive the information from these cameras and who will see it? From our perspective, these issues are still live and we’re working with the government to follow it through.” Rapidly rising fuel costs have been another issue of concern for the industry over the past six to 12 months. “With fuel costs having increased by some 150 per cent in the past year, it is a significant cost impact for many and is difficult to manage. People are having to be very selective about when they go out to fish and what they catch. It is a challenging time for many in our industry.”
4 | FISHERIES SECTOR NZ Federation of Commercial Fishermen Protecting our seas sustainably Kim Newth Doug Saunders-Loder says bottom trawling practices are highly limited and tightly regulated. Photo: Stuff With every passing year, Aotearoa New Zealand is getting better and better at balancing the twin goals of protecting the health of our oceans while providing people with quality seafood that is packed full of natural goodness. That’s according to Doug Saunders-Loder, President of the NZ Federation of Commercial Fishermen, whose service for Talley’s and the industry spans more than 35 years. Millions of dollars a year are invested by the fishing industry to support the Government’s extensive fisheries and oceans’ scientific research programme. Doug says industry leaders are pleased to support robust research because they appreciate how critical it is to properly understand the vast ocean environment and to maintain a sustainable commercial fishing industry. As he describes it, New Zealand’s marine wilderness is home to more than 15,000 species – not just fish, but also marine mammals, seabirds and other animals, plants and algae. Our EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) and territorial sea are vast, being over four million square kilometres in extent. “Aotearoa New Zealand takes the health and sustainability of our oceans seriously. The way we manage our bountiful fisheries is praised internationally, and independent global studies regularly place our country in the top rankings for fisheries management.” At the same time, the majority of New Zealanders continue to buy seafood from supermarkets and other outlets every week, demonstrating what a love the nation has for our rich variety of tasty, healthy fish. Bottom trawling is New Zealand’s most common fishing method because of plentiful inshore stocks in areas just above the seabed. Most of New Zealand’s domestic harvest – including flatfish, gurnard, red cod, snapper, terakihi, school shark, rig and blue warehou – is caught this way. Talley’s deepwater fleet also harvests hoki, orange roughy, oreo dory, squid and southern blue whiting by bottom trawling near or on the bottom of the seabed in defined, existing fishing grounds. Doug emphasises that bottom trawling practices are highly limited and tightly regulated. “Over the last three decades, the fishing grounds have significantly decreased too as we work with the Government to ensure we can continue to produce enough food from fishing, sustainably.” Occurring within 0.3% of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation’s high seas and less than 5% of New Zealand’s EEZ and territorial sea, New Zealand bottom trawling is limited in extent. “Overall, 90% of New Zealand’s EEZ has never been bottom trawled and a third of our territorial waters are completely closed to bottom trawling ... our fishing is limited to wild fish species managed under the Quota Management System, with everything we catch reported and balanced against our quota.” Doug observes that Talley’s is proud to support a new generation of New Zealand fishers, who are implementing continual improvements as they strive for sustainability excellence. Talley’s Fishing for Life ethos underlines these goals and drives investment in new technologies and tools to mitigate fishing’s effect on the marine environment. View from the deck - cameras on vessels A hot topic for the seafood industry currently is the Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) plan to place cameras on 300 inshore fishing vessels. Industry bodies have repeatedly called for FNZ to create and progressively implement a better strategy on cameras to achieve transparent improved fisheries management that is fit for the future. Doug says Talley’s inshore fishers continue to innovate to support sustainable fishing goals. From the deck though, there is scepticism around the camera roll-out plan that will start this year on trawling and set net vessels fishing off the west coast of the North Island. The main concerns are whether the technology (in particular artificial intelligence) is ready for the roll-out and will lead to evidence-based fisheries management decisions, and how the privacy impacts will be assessed and potential breaches prevented. The $10m cost recovery plan is also weighing heavy on fishers’ minds. Bluff fisher Pat Nyhon, for example, is concerned that the prospect of increased monitoring and regulation and the threat of heavy penalties will be too much for some. As the southern liaison officer for the New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishmen and a FirstMate navigator, he has his finger on the pulse. In his experience, a punitive approach does not bring out the best in people. On his own vessel, the FV Cressy, Pat has invested in all new electronics including sensors and net monitors, catch monitoring software, better nets and better gear, all aimed towards a sustainable catch. He also welcomes marine observers on board to collect more detailed data. 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Practical training opens the door to careers at sea For young people wanting to enter the New Zealand ishing industry, then the Westport Deep Sea Fishing School is the place to go. On o er are NZQA approved, industry-created pre-employment programmes designed to deliver the practical skills needed to con idently work on a ishing vessel. Peter Maich and his team run their highly successful residential programme out of Westport to prepare students for full-time employment on deep sea and inshore ishing vessels. Peter, a former commercial isher, has been at the helm of the school for 20 years and works very closely with New Zealand’s leading seafood companies to ensure training delivers on what the industry needs. The school operates a strict alcohol and drug free policy and the hostel – run like a ship at sea - plays an important part of training. Typically, pre-employment training like the Level 2 Primary ITO seafood processing certi icate is completed over ive to six weeks. “Over that time, we like to get them working well together as a group as well as learning everything they need to go onto factory vessels like those run by Sanford, Sealord and Talley’s,” says Peter. Most students who complete the training have little di iculty securing a placement into full-time work. Some 83% of their students are placed into full-time employment in any given year. “We’d love to see more people coming through. It is a great industry and you can start on anywhere between $45,000 and $55,000 depending on the company and the number of trips you do. It’s pretty good money for an entry level. After two or three years, you could be earning $90,000 as an A grade ish packer. If you have a good attitude and reasonable itness, there’s no reason why you would not succeed. “It is an equal opportunity industry too so there are no barriers. Many supervisors and factory managers are female; their hard work has enabled them to migrate to senior positions. There are no costs at sea so people ind they can put aside money aside towards a house. It’s a good start in life.” Historically, the bulk of the school’s new entrants have come via the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) but Peter says the Covid environment has also sparked broader interest for industry training from New Zealanders. Some come seeking a career change while others turn to the school for training to help support new ventures such as running a charter boat. “Among our applicants are farmers, primary industry New Zealanders and even a lawyer. They don’t necessarily want to apply to go ishing. For example, they may have a private boat and want to get their skipper’s ticket.” People from all over the country train at the school, from Kaitaia to Stewart Island. Last year, the school put around 100 people into the industry. “We could have put 200 or 300 in – there is always strong industry demand.” Most of the training is fees free with scholarships also available to help cover course costs where needed. 2022 Maritime Training • SCO/SRL/ADH-F/STCW Basic NEW OFFERING OF MEC5 MEC6/MRROC/MGROC • Hands on program, including training vessels • Training in Westport • Accomodation available • All programs on demand, no minimum numbers • Start when it suits you Peter 027 450 7585 peter@deepsea.co.nz www.deepsea.co.nz for more details
6 | FISHERIES SECTOR Talley’s Limited Embracing change for the better Kim Newth In the New Zealand market, the Talley’s name is synonymous with fresh-caught, tasty fish. Closely allied with the brand also is a commitment to responsible stewardship of both people and the marine environment that permeates every aspect of the company’s operations. Talley’s supports a fleet of more than 80 independently owned and operated in-shore vessels throughout the South Island and parts of the lower North Island. Fishing on behalf of Talley’s, the fleet harvests 30 or more types of fish, most of which are sold in New Zealand. As one of New Zealand’s most experienced fishing industry leaders, Doug Loder has witnessed how fishing practices across the board have improved considerably through the years to ensure better protection of fish stocks and the marine environment. The Motueka-based Resource Manager joined Talley’s 36 years ago and is also President of the NZ Federation of Commercial Fishermen. “Talley’s fishers regard the oceans as their home, so they want to fish it sustainably and ensure it is there for life,” says Doug, who adds that Talley’s is proud to be a part of a fishing management system underpinned by science and a commitment to sustainability. Talley’s dedicated inshore and deep-sea fishing fleet use the latest technology to sustainably fish in New Zealand’s vast waters making up our EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) and in the high seas. “Fishing for Life is at the heart of what Talley’s does when we are on the ocean. For us this means protecting the life and diversity of the marine environment, sustainably harvesting fish stocks to ensure abundance for future generations, providing people with clean, healthy seafood protein full of natural goodness for a healthy life, and training and supporting Kiwis in their fishing careers, for their and their communities’ livelihoods.” Innovation driving sustainability for Talley’s inshore fishing fleet From 2013, Talley’s required a change in nets used by its inshore operators from 4-inch cod ends to 5-inch, thereby allowing smaller fish to swim out. “Talley’s fishers regard the oceans as their home, so they want to fish it sustainably and ensure it is there for life.” to page 8
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10 | “The technology has changed the way we fish and we’re getting better all the time. I see a great future for young fishers who show the necessary initiative and drive.” Support lines - page 12 Talley’s fishers embracing change Greymouth owner-operator Craig Jones says New Zealand’s Quota Management System (QMS) is outstanding and ensures sustainable fish stocks are maintained. FISHERIES SECTOR Talley’s Limited South Pacific Turbochargers Ltd is your one stop solution for all your turbocharger requirements. Based in Nelson, we have more than three decades of turbocharger experience in the area of mechanical engineering within the power technology and automation industry. ONE STOP SOLUTION FOR YOUR TURBOCHARGERS 03 545 8506 | www.spturbos.co.nz | service@spturbos.co.nz 027 225 8486 | admin@seinelson.co.nz | PO Box 1746, Nelson Proud to be associated with Talley’s Limited As the owner-operator of the 60ft steel trawler FV Donna Maria, Ant Smith recognises just how important it is to put the effort into training and new technology so as to look after the local marine environment as much as possible. Based out of Carey’s Bay, Port Chalmers, Ant can look back with some satisfaction on a 33- year career in the region’s fishing industry that began with him filling in on a boat with a skipper he remembers as being one of the best in the bay. Today, he has his own team of three, all Dunedin locals, regularly going out to bottom trawl for ling, gurnard and flat fish. Ant has long had a focus on better net and cod-end configuration and, in October 2019, was selected by Talley’s as one of 10 skippers to undertake a sustainable fishing course in Newfoundland. All of this has transformed how the crew of the Donna Maria fish at sea. “What we get in the nets now is just so much better,” says Ant. “By-catch is minimal, the fish are better quality in the net and it’s much easier on the gear. But most importantly, it means that fishing has a future.” Investment in sensors and monitors means the trawl net can be adjusted for each tow. “We often fly just above the seafloor and the net doors typically run quite lightly along the bottom. Talley’s bought even better 5-inch cod-ends for its owner-operators and made sure we use them too.” Over the last three decades, the number of in-shore boats and the areas in which commercial fishers trawl has decreased significantly in line with changing fishing practices and regulations. Those making up the fleet today are committed to the industry’s sustainability goals. West Coast owner-operator Craig Jones, who runs the FV Cook Canyon from Greymouth with wife Penny, is an inshore fisher for Talley’s and shares their enthusiasm for New Zealand’s Quota Management System (QMS). “Overall, the system is outstanding and ensures we maintain sustainable fish stocks,” says Craig, who supports on-board electronic monitoring to provide the data that can inform QMS adjustments. His own operation runs inshore fishing trips up to 25 nautical miles from shore, with new deck crew able to learn on the job with the addition of specific courses such as MarineSAFE. He has also put new crew through the Westport Deep Sea Fishing School before sending them to sea. “The technology has changed the way we fish and we’re getting better all the time. I see a great future for young fishers who show the necessary initiative and drive.” Kim Newth
Keeping the fishing fleets running When engineering repairs are needed or machinery has to be overhauled, then vessel owners know they can rely on the specialist services o ered by Timaru-based engineering company Wallace & Cooper. Founded in 1903, Wallace & Cooper is a leader in marine and industrial engineering, as well as hydraulics and sheet metal. The company has a proven track record for completing large contracts within condensed time frames to meet the fast-paced requirements of clients in ishing, manufacturing and other sectors. Large ishing boats working on tight schedules cannot a ord delays on maintenance work. “That’s why we always go above and beyond to ensure we provide an e icient service and complete our contracts ahead of time and on budget,” says Gary Cross, Wallace & Cooper’s Managing Director. Wallace & Cooper is equipped with an advanced engineering workshop that boasts a wide range of specialist equipment including cranes that can lift up to 110 tonnes. The company also has one of the largest 4 ½ axis CNC machining plants in the South Canterbury region, capable of machining items up to 2.6m wide by 4m long by 1.8m high, or up to 20 tonnes in weight. “We undertake regular maintenance contract work across the South Island in marine, as well as mining and all aspects of general engineering.” Marine engineering projects undertaken by the company include not only maintenance work, but also being engaged in annual surveys and dry dockings. The specialist team can take care of every job that needs to be done, right through to overhauling trawl winches, lifting equipment and ish meal plants or troubleshooting any other equipment needs. Vessels serviced and repaired by Wallace & Cooper range from small boats through to container ships and foreign-owned super trawlers, along with New Zealand vessels for clients such as Talley’s. While fast turnarounds are critically important, Wallace & Cooper is also proud to stand by the consistently high quality of their team’s workmanship. As the company observes, “our sta are our greatest asset.” Sta travel to other locations to service vessels as required. Wallace & Cooper can also step up as project manager, overseeing contractors as required for vessel repairs. In the engineering division at the Port of Timaru, Wallace & Cooper employs a specialist team that includes experienced marine engineers, fabricators, stainless stell workers, itters and machinists, mechanical engineers, project engineers, as well as apprentices. Complementing that team is the hydraulic division that operates out of a purpose-built 800sqm building at the Port of Timaru and a sheet metal workshop, enabling complete design, manufacture and installation of all sheet metal requirements. As well, the company has a successful retail arm, supplying a broad range of engineering products and a sales division dedicated to supporting specialist needs of their clientele. Wallace & Cooper is the parent company for The Front Store engineering supply business, operating out of Nelson, Ashburton, Washdyke in Timaru and the Port Timaru. It is also the parent company for Canterbury Castings, a foundry located in Timaru; Timaru-based engineering company Andar Ltd; and Dunedin-based Wallace & Cooper Otago. All these companies proudly supply services to Talley’s. PO Box 387, 12 Charman Street, Timaru, NZ www.wce.co.nz +64 3 684 7159
12 | Bluff fisher Pat Nyhon is one of a number of FirstMate Navigators around the country. FISHERIES SECTOR Talley’s Limited “We’re always trying to prove that we’re doing a good job and fishing responsibly. But despite this, fishers aren’t always believed and the pressure of trying to please everyone can just snowball.” FirstMate ‘essential service’ – skipper Kim Newth FV Cressy, Pay Nyhon’s inshore vessel, heading past the Stirling Point Light, Bluff. FirstMate New Zealand is a charitable trust providing one-one-one support when it’s needed most for hardworking people across the commercial seafood sector. Run by people who understand what it means to be part of New Zealand’s dynamic and challenging seafood sector, the FirstMate team aims to support people and businesses to better navigate the pressures and complexities that come with the job and rise to any potential challenges. The charitable trust can connect people to experts when needed – whether it’s for physical and mental health, business and finance or technical advice. Bluff fisher Pat Nyhon is one of a number of FirstMate Navigators around the country, ready to provide a friendly ear and offer guidance as needed. Like other FirstMate Navigators, Pat has many years of experience living and working in the seafood sector. He first started fishing in 1987, crewing on inshore trawl, crayfish and oyster boats out of Bluff. After gaining his skipper’s licence, he worked his way up to owning two trawlers of his own – the FV Antares and FV Cressy – and still regularly goes out trawling on the FV Cressy. As well as being a FirstMate Navigator, Pat is the southern liaison officer for the New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen. Pat describes FirstMate as “an essential service” because while fishers typically love their jobs, it can sometimes feel like the odds are stacked against them. “We’re always trying to prove that we’re doing a good job and fishing responsibly,” Pat says. “But despite this, fishers aren’t always believed and the pressure of trying to please everyone can just snowball.” For skippers and owner-operators wanting help on alleviating the pressure on their crew, Pat recommends not only First Mate but also online health, safety and well-being courses like MarineSAFE. Pat puts new crew through the courses and did them himself to pick up a few new tips. Another decision Pat has made to support the well-being of his crew is a ‘dry boat’ policy, meaning that the crew wait until the end of their trip to wind down together with a beer. Pat says that this helps ensure that things run smoothly and safely on a trip. There is no doubt that Pat is one of the industry’s survivors, whose big investment in a state-of-the-art boat – the FV Cressy – paid off by enabling him to fish both deepsea and inshore, and to keep building his quota. Early in his career at sea, Pat was taught that presentation is everything and he continues to stand by this advice today. “Fish should look good, be clean and nicely iced, because you never know who is going to be standing on the wharf looking down while you’re unloading your catch.” Pat has invested heavily in the Cressy, all towards a sustainable catch. For example, catch sensors and net monitors mean he can see what’s going into the nets and knows when the cod end is starting to fill, so the net can be brought up before it’s overfull and fish are at risk of damage. He says many others in the industry are being proactive too and that he’s seen a big shift in attitudes over the years with fishers now more likely to hold each other to account. Need to talk? Call 0800 237 438 between 7am and 10pm any day to speak to a member of the FirstMate team, who will put you in touch with the best Navigator for you – or you can reach out directly to a Navigator in your region. FirstMate Navigators have access to a database of local and national experts who can help with all aspects of the seafood industry and can connect you with the right services.
Protecing the Marine Industry One Red Can at a time... Proud suppliers of high performance marine coatings Carboline is a global leader in high performance protective coatings. Available through Australasian manufacturer Altex Coatings Ltd, In order to maintain a vessel running smoothly and efficiently it must be protected with a reliable anti-corrosive and antifouling coatings. The systemmust have excellent immersion and fouling resistance to withstand the tough marine environment expected between dry dockings. Technical Helpline 0800 258 390 nz.carboline.com Product Line › Outstanding corrosion protection products › Latest silyl acrylate antifouling technology › Surface tolerant coatings › Moisture tolerant coatings › Low temperature and quick cure products › Ultra-weatherable finishes › Chemical resistant linings › Non-slip deck systems Altex Coatings Ltd commercial marine manager for the South Island Wayne Judge is proud to help his clients care for their fishing fleet. It’s his customers’ most important asset and integral to the successful operation of their businesses. “At Altex Coatings Ltd we are dedicated to providing a professional, knowledgeable service, enduring customer relationships, providing world-class products backed by world-class technology,” he says. Altex Coatings Limited is part of the Resene Group of companies with operations based across Australasia. Since 1954 Altex has grown to become one of the largest privately owned manufacturers of high-performance coatings in Australasia, supplying a wide range of coating types and systems for almost every major industry sector. The company works with owners, engineers, construction companies, contractors, steel fabricators and applicators, serving every major industry sector with superior corrosion and asset protection, plus maintenance solutions and programme that meet our customers' needs and expectations. Wayne says each customer base is different and has unique requirements. For fishing fleets, Altex Coatings Ltd works with clients re their survey cycles, recommending what is required to maintain their fleet so it is working with optimal efficiency, reducing downtime and ensuring their vessels are on the water again working hard as quickly as possible. Wayne says Altex Coatings Ltd aims to build long-term relationships with clients and their vessels so that it knows them and their needs intimately. One such client is Talley’s, which Altex Coatings Ltd has been working alongside for many years. Wayne says Talley’s stands out for its high levels of care and attention to maintaining its fleet. Wayne works with this client months in advance of surveys, submitting specs and pricing so they can budget and undertake the process efficiently. “Talley’s takes real pride in its fleet, and we are pleased to be able to work with this client in a real partnership. Paint protects assets and in this case it’s the assets that catch the fish.” Altex Coatings Ltd offers clients a complete service including corrosion protection using world-class technology, corrosion audits by qualified staff, customised specifications, custom colours and qualified and experienced technical support. Wayne says the huge knowledge in the Altex Coatings Ltd team is invaluable and ensures clients are always equipped with the best information on which to make decisions. The team undergoes constant training and it is the ownership structure of Altex Coatings Ltd that allows significant reinvestment of earnings into staff and training along with technology and customer education. Altex Coatings Ltd also focuses on offering the latest products and technology available in the market. It favours the well-respected global brand Carboline, along with its own well-known Altex Yacht & Boat Paint brand. For the marine team a couple of current products stand out. Carboguard 636 XT, a multi-purpose, advanced technology coating suited to marine and industrial applications, has an improved version that is lightweight, strong and flexible. Syntactic foam modification gives it unique thermal shock resistance and flexibility. Carbomastic 615 is another recent innovation, a high performance epoxy coating that exhibits outstanding moisture and surface tolerance making it suitable for maintenance repaint work in marginal conditions and where surface preparation is less than ideal. “Expert knowledge, professional advice at every stage and great after sales service. This is what Altex Coatings Ltd is proud to continue to offer to our valued customers and we look forward to servicing their needs into the future.” CARING FOR THE FLEET
14 | “We have some school leavers in the factory doing an awesome job now but one of my goals is to bring in more people – especially for the hoki season and I’d love to see local people in these jobs.” Talley’s promotes career progression Kim Newth Established in the 1990s, Talley’s Westport fish factory is one of the biggest local employers in Westport. FISHERIES SECTOR Talley’s Limited Young people who start with Talley’s on the processing line can make the most of training opportunities offered to them and grow good careers with the company. Cheyanne Amai – the new branch manager of Talley’s Westport fish processing factory – is a shining example of what a young person can accomplish with Talley’s if they are prepared to apply themselves and work their way up through the ranks. Having started at the factory at age 16, Cheyanne was promoted to supervisor within three years and then to the 2IC (second in charge) role. Now the branch’s first female manager, Cheyanne is keen to let young people in Westport and the wider West Coast know about the good jobs available at Talley’s. She wants them to know there is money to be made and good career prospects if they have the confidence to give it a go. “We have some school leavers in the factory doing an awesome job now but one of my goals is to bring in more people – especially for the hoki season and I’d love to see local people in these jobs,” she says. Established in the 1990s, Talley’s Westport fish factory is one of the biggest local employers in Westport. It is located at the port, close to the Buller River. The factory processes tonnes of fresh fish a year – mainly Gurnard, John dory, Groper and Tarakihi that are processed for local supermarkets, fish and chip shops and for export, (mostly to Australia). Cheyanne attributes her own rapid rise through the ranks to taking every training opportunity available. She is particularly thankful for the strength of Talley’s management training, crediting personalised one-on-one sessions for giving her the confidence to keep taking the next step up. In the manager role since May 2022, Cheyanne is loving the experience and hopes that her approachable style is helping to bring out the best in her team and providing young people a role model they can relate to. “It is really important to engage with staff and find out what they want and need. It’s about mutual respect – most people have ideas and goals and are happy to talk with you if they trust you.” Having grown up in Westport, Cheyanne is a true West Coaster and enjoys living and working close to her friends and family in town. She finds it easy to maintain a healthy work/life balance and enjoys the area’s relaxed outdoor lifestyle. “It’s beautiful here with lots of outdoorsy things to do. You can get on your bike, to the beach and there are lots of good walking tracks.” Cheyanne has worked hard to earn the trust of her team. During the 2020 and 2021 lockdowns - when she was 2IC and when people were worried and unsure about the threat of COVID-19, the effects on their work, and about things like vaccination - Talley’s held lots of factory floor meetings and tried to support staff as individuals. “We bonded, for sure. Our factory staff were essential workers, and we kept the factory going. We didn’t know what was going to happen with COVID-19 and people were fearful for their health and their families’ health so we kept the communication lines open and made room for emotions.” COVID-19 is still a worry but now the cost of living is also hitting hard. As a manager Cheyanne sees the opportunity to help ease the pressure in her hometown – by keeping the factory running as efficiently as possible, by seeing opportunities to expand and by encouraging local people into vacancies.
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