Shortage of hunter trappers

Hunters and trappers trap or shoot animals for food, pelts (skins), fur, research, or to remove pests.




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Chances of getting a job as a hunter/trapper are average as it is a small occupation but there is steady demand for their services.

According to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment estimates, the number of hunters and trappers declined between 2010 and 2012.

While it is a relatively small occupation, vacancies arise because:
there is a high retirement rate, with many hunters and trappers reaching an age where the work is too physically demanding
too few people are entering the job
organisations, such as the Department of Conservation and the Animal Health Board, are continuing with large-scale pest control programmes.

Many hunters and trappers run their own businesses

Most hunters and trappers are self-employed. They may contract out their services to organisations such as:
government agencies including the Department of Conservation and the Animal Health Board
local authorities such as regional councils
private landowners such as forestry companies and farmers
private pest control companies.

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Current vacancies

TRANSPORT / FREIGHT SALES Listed: 14 May 2014 Auckland

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Progression and specialisations

Hunters and trappers may progress to managerial or supervisory roles, or start their own businesses.

They may also move into other roles, such as biosecurity officer or pest controller.

Hunters and trappers may also specialise in work such as fur hunting, which involves trapping or killing animals for their fur to sell.
Biosecurity officer job information
Pest controller job information




How many people are doing this job?
Year 2012256Year 2011293Year 2010304
Source: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, '2003-2012 Occupation Data' (prepared for Careers New Zealand), 2012.


Paul Free looking at a backpack on the ground
Most hunters and trappers are self-employed

A hunter leaning against a tree aiming a rifle
There are fewer than 300 hunters and trappers in New Zealand

Adrian Moody setting a bait station in a tree trunk
Demand for trappers working in pest control is improving

Updated 9 Jan 2014










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