Tasman Makos and Chiefs wing Bryce Heem is quitting the New Zealand scene after just one season in Super Rugby to take up a contract with English club Worcester.

The Worcester Warriors confirmed his signing on Thursday.

The 26-year-old did enough with the Makos last year to earn a Super Rugby callup with the Chiefs but he has quickly decided to chase his future overseas.

"I am really looking forward to joining Warriors and linking up with my new team-mates in England," Heem said in a statement from Worcester.

"I am excited about the prospect of joining a club which is progressing rapidly and I look forward to being a part of the side and playing a role in the long-term success."

The Warriors are second behind Bristol in England's second division and are hopeful of promotion.

Warriors director of rugby Dean Ryan hailed the signing of Heem, who can also play fullback.

"Bryce has demonstrated his talents in a number of competitions and is now hungry to realise his potential at a club which has significantly changed its direction over the last 18 months," Ryan said.

"His season in Super Rugby has been a successful one and his presence at Sixways will give this squad another lift as we continue our progress."

Heem played three games for Auckland in 2010 before joining Northland for two seasons.

He shifted to Tasman in 2012 and made his name in sevens before breaking into the Super Rugby ranks.

Heem played three years for the New Zealand Sevens team, including winning silver at last year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.