Turn New Zealand's Beaches Into a Career
New Zealand's coastline is known for regular ambergris finds. I train finders here, check every piece they send, and pay fairly.
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Found something already? Send me photos for a free assessment
- Countries56
- Suppliers worldwide70+
- Years in the trade20+
How does an ambergris career work?
- 1 · RegisterI register you as a certified supplier with Ambergris Canada.
- 2 · FindYou walk New Zealand's coastline and look for possible ambergris.
- 3 · CheckYou test what you find with my guide and send me photos for an expert check.
- 4 · Get paidGenuine ambergris earns a fair market rate, in cash or by bank transfer.
Why join my network?
- Work from anywhere along New Zealand's coastline.
- A flexible schedule: you walk the shore when it suits you.
- No experience needed. I provide free training.
- Join a network of finders across 56 countries.
- Fair market rates for genuine finds.
- Support and guidance from me, at every step.
Why New Zealand is a prime location
New Zealand's remote coastline, its closeness to sperm whale migration routes and its frequent westerly swells mean ambergris washes ashore here regularly.
Known New Zealand finding places
- Ninety Mile Beach
- Coromandel Peninsula
- Bay of Plenty
- West Coast
- Stewart Island
Apply to join
Tell me a little about yourself. I read every application myself and reply within 24 hours.
- Call Nabil · Vancouver, Pacific time+1 (778) 713-5786
- Email Nabilcontact@ambergriscanada.com
See what I find, as I find it
I post new pieces, field trips and identification tips on Instagram.
Nabil Valiulla@gris.whisperer
Most of what washes up is driftwood and stone. I post the pieces that aren't, and how I tell them apart.
