Inspects fishing vessels, gear, licences and catches to ensure that fisheries laws and regulations are obeyed.

Patrols and investigates waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of protected marine life; educates, advises and provides information on a wide range of topics relating to fish and their protection; may initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations.

• Works indoors in offices connected to government agencies.
• Works outdoors on boats and in other transport vehicles or by foot patrolling waterways.
• Indoor work spaces are generally adequately heated and ventilated.
• Usually works in all weather conditions when working outdoors.
• Wears protective clothing and utilises protective equipment as necessary.

• The physical demand is light to medium.
• Standing and walking is constantly required when out inspecting fishing vessels and waterways.
• May sit when writing reports.
• Stretching up and reaching across is likely to be occasional when checking fishing vessels.
• Bending, squatting, crouching and kneeling is likely to be required occasionally when carrying out inspections.
• Twisting of the body or neck may be required occasionally.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is likely to be occasional to frequent; protective clothing and equipment should be utilised where appropriate.
• Lifting, carrying and pulling is likely to be required up to a medium level.
• Repetitive movements are likely to be required when operating a computer.
• Driving is required on an occasional basis.
• Use of hand-held tools and power tools and other equipment will include knives, weights and other testing equipment, together with personal protective equipment, writing instruments and computers.
• Mental skills necessary include fish biology/health, safety and hygiene knowledge, computing, report writing and knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, decision-making and communication.

A New Zealand Register Level 5 or 6 qualification or at least three years relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.