meat industry jobs

A reputable transport company in New Zealand is looking for experienced Class 5 truck drivers for a full-time night shift role in the meat industry. Candidates should have a minimum of two years driving experience and be willing to transport animal by-products. The job offers a family-oriented work environment, competitive wages, and opportunities for career progression. Flexibility and the...

A leading meat processing company in Horotiu is seeking an Industrial Electrician to join their skilled Trades team. This role focuses on maintenance and repairs within a modern processing plant. Candidates must be registered electricians with relevant qualifications and experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring plant reliability and safety, diagnosing faults, and minimizing production...

A leading meat processor in Wellington is seeking experienced Health & Safety Advisors to enhance their safety culture. The role requires proven experience in health and safety advisory positions within meat processing or similar industries. Ideal candidates must possess strong knowledge of compliance and risk management, with excellent communication skills to influence at all levels. This is a...

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist in Christchurch to drive new business in the meat processing industry. This role focuses on strategic sales, building client relationships, and delivering tailored automation solutions. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in sales, a strong technical background, and excellent relationship-building...

At Service Foods, we're proud meat specialists with a strong pasture-to-plate philosophy. We source only from market leaders who uphold the highest standards of animal welfare, ensuring our customers receive the finest quality products. Proudly supporting the mighty Waikato, we're now seeking a skilled Knife Hand / Meat Processor to join our Hamilton Butchery team. Location: Simsey Place, Te Rapa...

Wellington Halal Meat Limited are looking for up to 2 butchers to join their team. We are open to employing junior and intermediate butchers who understand fundamentals of butchery and are willing to build on their existing knowledge. If this sounds like you, hit apply now! We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week over Monday – Saturday. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have...

Food processors needed for AM Shift in Wiri. Our client is one of the major players in the Food Industry. We need someone who thrives under pressure and work well in a team environment. Can handle raw meat and able to work 8 - 10hr shift from Mon - Fri. Food Processor - Wiri - $23.85 p/hr as starting payrate - 6:00am start (8 -10hrs per day) - Physically strong and fit - Able to withstand smell...

Do you have some knowledge of Japanese food? We are looking for outgoing, friendly person who is capable of looking after our Sushi/Bento Department to make sure that we are able to provide St. Pierre's Experience! ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES In order to deliver our service, products and company values to our customers, all associates (employees) are expected to understand and undertake the...

Overview Te Tūranga / About the role: Silver Fern Farms Pareora is looking for a dedicated and people-focused Occupational Health Coordinator to join our Health and Safety team. This is a key role supporting injury management, rehabilitation, and occupational health services at our multi-species processing site. If you’re passionate about helping people recover safely, thrive at work, and return...

Based in Balclutha, this role is a great opportunity for a motivated tradesperson to keep our busy plant running smoothly. You’ll be hands-on with the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment across a wide range of facilities—meaning no two days are the same. There will also be opportunities to broaden your skills across other services on site. Our engineers work on...

Veterinarians - Expression of Interest - 2026 Location: National About MPI The Ministry for Primary Industries is helping to seize export opportunities for our primary industries, improve sector productivity, ensure the food we produce is safe, increase sustainable resource use, and protect New Zealand from biological risk. Veterinarians play a big part in the work MPI does within New Zealand...

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleJob title: Principal Adviser - PoultryRole Type:Permanent, full-timeLocation: WellingtonSalary Band: General Salary Range CAbout the Role - Kōrero mō te TūrangaAs Principal Adviser Poultry, your primary responsibility will be to provide strategic advice and thought leadership to Food Risk Management managers, the Director Food Risk Management, and other...

Silver Fern Farms Pareora is looking for a dedicated and people-focused Occupational Health Coordinator to join our Health and Safety team. This is a key role supporting injury management, rehabilitation, and occupational health services at our multi-species processing site. If you’re passionate about helping people recover safely, thrive at work, and return to full health as quickly as...

Food processors needed for one of the leading brands in the Food Industry. Were hiring for people who are ready to hit the ground running. Not scared of raw meat and handling of raw materials. Ability to withstand the strong raw meat smell and physically strong to do repetitive stacking of meat boxes on pallets. Can pass drug test and clean MOJ. Process Workers - Wiri - $23.85 + Holiday Pay +...

A major meat processing company based in Timaru, NZ is seeking an Occupational Health Coordinator. This role focuses on providing occupational health services including injury management and rehabilitation, ensuring employee safety and wellbeing in compliance with legislation. Applicants should have nursing qualifications and relevant experience in occupational health. The position involves...

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in ****, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand,...

Join our team and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. We take pride in delivering our customers the freshest, top-quality food products. Service Foods Wellington Butchery team is looking for a Poultry Boner with proven knife-hand skills for Fresh Red Meat and/or Poultry processing. Qualifications within Butchery will be highly considered. - Immediate...

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in ****, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand,...

Maintenance Engineer, Finegand, Site Engineering Balclutha, New Zealand Be the First to Apply Overview of the opportunity Te Tūranga /About the Role: Based in Balclutha, this role is a great opportunity for a motivated tradesperson to keep our busy plant running smoothly. You’ll be hands‑on with the day‑to‑day operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment across a wide range of...

South Pacific Meats provides the world with New Zealand's finest premium lamb products for all to experience and enjoy. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.SPM sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated...