Careers In Deepsea Fishing

24/03/2026

Westport Deepsea Fishing School is looking for students for our next L2 & L3 training courses on April 20th. If you are aged between 16-24 on a Jobseeker benefit give me a call on 0275523013 or apply at www.deepsea.co.nz
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29/03/2022

Start your career in the Fishing Industry. The Westport Deepsea Fishing School (WDSFS) is currently recruiting people for their various fishing industry, fees free training courses.
For those who qualify and complete the course there is direct entry into New Zealand's deep-water fishing fleet.

Experienced in the fishing industry and need qualifications - contact us now.

No experience in the fishing industry - contact us now

We have training programs to suit your needs

Contact us now on 0275523013 or 08003337732

21/03/2022

As part of our Maritime training courses an important component is the firefighting section. It is a practical training unit designed to simulate a fire on board a vessel.
If you are interested in any courses run by the Westport Deepsea Fishing School contact us today. We are flexible in our approach to training and will fit in with your timeline.
Visit www.deepsea.co.nz or phone 08003337732.

07/07/2021

24/05/2021

The Westport Deepsea Fishing School offers a range of practical skills based training. If you require further training in the fishing industry we are your organisation.

Video shows a live fire practical demonstration as part of ongoing training.

If you are interested in training options visit www.deepsea.co.nz for further details.

24/05/2021

Do you need a statutory license to operate in New Zealand’s Fishing Industry?

Are you currently in the industry and wanting to gain qualifications, check out our website www.deepsea.co.nz for a range of maritime training programs that can lead to deckhands, skippers and engineering licences,

• Advanced Deckhand Fishing
• Skipper Restricted Limits
• Skipper Coastal Offshore
• MEC6 Engineering licence
• STCW Basic training programs
We can offer some of these training programs for zero fees.
The Westport Deep Sea Fishing School is New Zealand's leading provider of pre-employment training for the seafood industry.

• No Fee Programs for suitable applicants
• Based in Westport, South Island
• Accommodation provided
• Direct employment to the industry for successful students
• NZQA approved programs
• Open to both female and male students

20/05/2021

Welcome to the Westport Deepsea Fishing Schools new Career page. We are aiming to keep people who are interested in commercial fishing careers up to date with new training and job opportunities.