South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation

16/02/2026

📣 We’re hiring at SPRFMO – Science Manager (Wellington, NZ)

SPRFMO is seeking an experienced fisheries scientist to join its Secretariat as Science Manager, supporting scientific advice, stock assessments, and the Observer Programme across the South Pacific.

It’s an exciting opportunity to work in an international environment on science-based fisheries management that matters.

📅 Applications close 22 March 2026 (NZ time)

👉 Full details and how to apply:
https://www.sprfmo.int/news/current-news/vacancy-sprfmo-science-manager

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Position: Science Manager Position Type: International Professional Application deadline: 11 April 2026   The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) invites applications for the position of Science Manager. The appointment will be for a term of five years, commencing ...

09/02/2026

📣 Job Vacancy – Compliance Manager at SPRFMO (Wellington, NZ)

SPRFMO is seeking an experienced professional to join its Secretariat as Compliance Manager, leading fisheries compliance and monitoring work across the South Pacific.

This role supports:
🐟 Fisheries monitoring and compliance systems
📊 Implementation reporting and inspections
🌍 Cooperation with Members and international partners

📅 Apply by 10 March 2026 (NZ time)

Find full details and how to apply here:
👉 https://www.sprfmo.int/news/current-news/vacancy-sprfmo-compliance-manager2026

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Position: Compliance Manager Position Type: International Professional Application deadline: 10 March 2026 The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) invites applications for the position of Compliance Manager. The appointment will be for a term of five years, commencin...

21/10/2025

Our friends from the North Pacific Fisheries Commission ( ) invites applications for the position of Compliance Manager. The appointment will be for a term of four years, commencing 1 July 2026, with the possibility of further appointment. The Compliance Manager reports to the Executive Secretary regarding fisheries compliance matters of the Commission. The Compliance Manager is required to participate in most aspects of the work of the Secretariat, including the preparation for and attendance (if applicable) of relevant international meetings.

Location: Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, 4-5-7 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 1008477, Japan

Applications should be addressed to the Executive Secretary of NPFC via E-mail on [email protected]

Deadline for application: 24 October, 18h00 JST

Full text of the vacancy is available here:

COMPLIANCE MANAGERThe North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) invites applications for the position of Compliance Manager. The appointment will be for a term of four years, commencing 1 July 2026, with the possibility of further appointment. The Compliance Manager reports to the Executive Secretar...

14/04/2025

🎉 Welcome to SPRFMO’s new Executive Secretary, Mr James Brown! 🌊

James Brown brings 20+ years of experience in international fisheries policy, multilateral negotiations, and sustainable ocean governance. Formerly with New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries and Chair of FAO’s Committee on Fisheries, he joins SPRFMO with deep expertise and commitment to collaboration.

We’re excited to work together to advance regional conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. 🌐🐟

21/02/2025

23/07/2024

Two workshops (Jack Mackerel Connectivity and Squid Assessment Simulation) have been confirmed to take place immediately prior to the meeting of the SPRFMO Scientific Committee (SC12), in September this year.

• The Jack Mackerel Connectivity Workshop, SCW15 will be held on 26 and 27 September 2024, at the Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe.

• The Squid Assessment Simulation Workshop, SCW16 will be held on 27 and 28 September 2024, at the Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe.

Early registrations on the SC12 webpage are strongly encouraged:

03/07/2024

Is your organisation interested in becoming a SPRFMO Observer?

Rule 9.2 of the SPRFMO Rules of Procedure sets out the requirements for any non-governmental organisations to apply for Observer Status with SPRFMO:

“A non-governmental organisation wishing to participate as an observer shall notify the Executive Secretary no later than 70 days before the start of the meeting, together with an explanation of its interest in the work of the Commission. The Executive Secretary shall promptly notify the Members of the Commission of the request. Any such non-governmental organisation shall be invited to participate as an observer unless a simple majority of the Members of the Commission objects to the request by notifying the Executive Secretary in writing no later than 40 days before the start of the meeting. Observer status shall remain in effect for future meetings unless the Commission decides otherwise.”

Note the following dates for the upcoming SPRFMO meetings:

• SPRFMO Scientific Committee meeting, starting 30 September 2024 –Observer status request required no later than *22 July 2024*.
• SPRFMO Annual (Commission) meeting, starting 11 February 2025 –Observer status request required no later than *03 December 2024*.

Link to source:

03/07/2024

Registrations are now open to attend the upcoming 12th meeting of the SPRFMO Scientific Committee (SC12), which will take place in Lima, Peru, between 30 September and 5 October 2024.

Member, CNCP, and Observer delegations are encouraged to send their letters of credentials as much in advance of the meeting as possible.

Recommended hotel, preferential rates, and other relevant information can be found on the SPRFMO website.

Feel free to contact the Secretariat if you have related questions.

https://www.sprfmo.int/meetings/scientific-committee/12th-sc-2024/

(Picture: group photo of the SPRFMO SC11 meeting, in Panama, 2023)

03/05/2024

SPRFMO is inviting applications for the position of Executive Secretary. The deadline for applications is 1 September 2024.

The appointment of the Executive Secretary is for a term of four years. The starting salary for the SPRFMO Executive Secretary will correspond to the rate applying to a P5, Step 1 official in the United Nations Secretariat unless otherwise decided by the Commission on the basis of relative qualifications, skills, and experience.

For further details, please visit:

Position: Executive SecretaryPosition Type: International Professional Position Term: Full-time 4-year appointmentApplication deadline: 1 September 2024Download this information in PDF   The Commission for the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) invites applications ...

18/03/2024

We are helping spread the voice about the following

NAFO (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) is recruiting for a Scientific Council Coordinator - deadline for submission of applications is 7 April 2024 (follow this link for further details:https://www.nafo.int/Portals/0/PDFs/VacancyAnnouncement-ScientificCouncilCoordinator.pdf )

CCSBT (Canberra, Australia) is recruiting for a Compliance Manager - deadline for submission of applications is 12 April 2024 (follow this link for further details:https://www.ccsbt.org/sites/default/files/userfiles/file/docs_english/vacancies/Compliance%20Manager-Position%20Description%202024.pdf )

The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia) is recruiting for an Executive Secretary - deadline for submission of applications is 2 April 2024 (follow this link for further details: https://www.acap.aq/latest-news/job-vacancy-executive-secretary-agreement-on-the-conservation-of-albatrosses-and-petrels )

The World Bank (Washington, DC, United States) is recruiting for a Senior Fisheries Specialist - deadline for submission of applications is 26 March 2024 (follow this link for further details: https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=26521&site=1 )

12/03/2024

*Call for Proposals for a SPRFMO Observer Programme Accreditation Evaluator*

The SPRFMO Commission is seeking an additional external consultancy to undertake the review and evaluation of the observer programme of one Member. The deadline for submission of proposals is *26 April 2024*.

For further details and access to the official documents, check the SPRFMO website: https://www.sprfmo.int/news/current-news/2024-call-for-proposals-observer-programme-accreditation-evaluator/

The successful tenderer will be required to, consistent with the process outlined in COMM12-Report Annex 6c:
1. Liaise with the relevant Member, Chairpersons, and the Secretariat throughout the evaluation process;
2. Review the observer programme against the Commission’s minimum standards; and
3. Provide a Final Evaluation Report to the Secretariat in respect of the programme.
It is envisaged that, from 1 January 2027, SPRFMO Members and CNCPs shall only deploy observers from national observer programmes or service providers accredited under the SPRFMO Observer Programme. In principle, observer programmes are accredited under the SPRFMO Observer Programme for a period of 5 years before undergoing re-evaluation. To this end, the successful tenderer may have an opportunity to continue its work with SPRFMO following the initial round of accreditation should the Commission decide.

The SPRFMO Commission is seeking an additional external consultancy to undertake the review and evaluation of the observer program of one Member. The deadline for submission of proposals: 26 April 2024, 5pm NZST. SPRFMO has established an Observer Programme, as required by Article 28 of its Conventi...