Team Meat - Meat Processing

Looking for steady work and a chance to build your future close to home? Join our Takapau team, where you'll be supported to learn, grow and build a rewarding career with a company that values its people.

Our Silver Fern Farms processing site in Takapau employs more than 900 team members at the height of the season and contributes significantly to employment across Central Hawke’s Bay. Located 30 minutes north of Dannevirke, 50 minutes south of Hastings and Havelock North, and just 15 minutes from the whānau-friendly rural town of Waipukurau, we're currently recruiting Slaughterers' Assistants, Trimmers, Boners and General Labourers. No experience is required, with full training provided and opportunities to progress into quality control, health and safety, leadership and beyond.

Te mahi, our working arrangements:

• Complete your on-the-job training and earn a minimum $28.82/hr plus extras.
• Usually, 40 hours per week during peak production season, plus overtime opportunities.
• Minimum $43/hr production overtime rate.
• 8-hour shifts, day shift and evening shifts times vary falling between 6.00am to 4.00pm, and 2.50pm to 12.00am.
• All work clothing and safety gear is provided.
• A range of employment options to suit your needs, including flexible working arrangements and job sharing. Chat to our team to find the right fit for you.

Te tikanga, the job requirements:

• No experience? No problem, we provide all the training you need.
• You’re an active team member who attends work daily, can work closely with others, and brings a positive, hardworking attitude.
• Able to understand and follow health and safety, quality, and technical compliance requirements.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Must be 18 years or older to meet audit requirements.
• Able to pass our pre-employment medical checks, criminal convictions check, and physical fitness requirements.

Ngā hua, our benefits:

• Access to quality meat at mates’ rates on-site to nourish you and your whānau.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support to all employees and their eligible family members.
• Whānau family fun days to stay connected.

Advantageous experience, but not required:

• Knife skills.
• Trimming skills.
• Current forklift license.

Te ahurea, why work at Silver Fern Farms:

Silver Fern Farms is all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. We strive to continuously improve our operations, upskill our people and foster an environment of mutual learning. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and progress with New Zealand's market leader in quality red meat production, with customers in over 60 countries around the world. We're a purpose-led organisation with a proud story to tell. Driven by our passion, our innovation, and most importantly our people, we're helping to shape the future of food on the global stage.

Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.

Tono mai, to apply:

If you're ready to earn, learn and be part of a great team, apply today. We review applications as they come in, so don't wait.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all.

Please note, we are unable to accept overseas applications for these positions.