Expressions of Interest - Team Members

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Our Pareora processing site employs around 750 staff at the peak of the season. We're a diverse, inclusive company that values individuals working independently and together toward shared success. We're now **accepting applications for our 2026 season**, expected to begin in approximately **12 weeks**.

All departments have reopened their candidate pools, with **a limited number of positions currently available**. Suitable applicants will be placed on a **waitlist for further review in June and July**.

**What We're Looking For:**

We want motivated and reliable people who are ready to try new things and thrive in a fast-paced environment. No matter your experience level, if you're willing to learn and work hard, we'd love to hear from you.

**Working Arrangements:**
  • On-the-job training provided
  • Minimum wage of **$28.82 per hour**, plus extras - once training is completed
  • Shift vary depending on species:
  • 6.00am
-3.00pm and 3.00pm-12.00am (October
  • June) or 6:00am
  • 3:00pm and 2:00pm
  • 10:30pm (**Bobby season:** July
  • October)
**Job Requirements:**
  • A strong team player who works well with others
  • Can follow health & safety, quality, and compliance standards
  • Physically fit
  • At least 18 years old
  • Eligible to work in New Zealand
**What You'll Get:**
  • Access to **mates' rates** on quality meat to nourish you and your whanau
  • Career development, training, and progression opportunities
  • Paid overtime
  • A supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement and mutual learning

**Silver Fern Farms maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory. You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.**

If you're a hard worker, eager to earn well, and keen to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you.

**Click 'Apply' to submit your application today.**

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