Team Members - Meat Processing, Evening Shift

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Our Pacific Site, which is located in the small community of Whakatu, Hastings, is now accepting applications for our 2026 season.

If you're ready to start earning and learning your way to a bright future we have various opportunities on offer, starting with entry-level jobs needing no experience, which can lead to career development opportunities into quality control, health and safety, leadership and beyond.

**Te mahi, our working arrangements:**
  • Complete your on-the-job training and earn a minimum of $28.82/hr plus extras.
  • Usually, 40 hours per week during peak production season, plus overtime opportunities.
  • Minimum $43/hr production overtime rate.
  • Evening Shift, from approximately 3:30pm to 12:30am
  • All work clothing and safety gear is provided.
**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.
**Nga hua, our benefits:**
  • Access to quality meat at mates' rates on-site to nourish you and your whanau.
  • 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.
**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 welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.

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 a hard worker looking to earn a good living, we'd love to hear from you. Click the 'Apply' button below to submit your application or find out more.

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

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