Slaughter Labourers

Crusader Meats NZ Ltd is a progressive Meat Export Company located just out of Benneydale. We have an excellent reputation for quality and service.

We are seeking reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking people to join our team as Labourers in our Slaughter room. We have multiple vacancies.

Applicants must be physically fit to satisfy the demands of the position. In return we offer benefits above legislation entitlements for qualifying employees including our attendance incentive scheme.

This is a full-time fixed term position during our peak season commencing as soon as possible and ending in April 2026. A minimum of 60 hours per fortnight is guaranteed and successful applicants will be remunerated between $25 – $30 per hour depending on skill and previous training/experience.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Processing offal and packaging
• Processing and packaging meat
• Moving carcasses to chillers and freezers
• Removing wool and cleaning carcasses
• Clean and sanitise equipment and work areas

The right candidate must:

• Hold a current New Zealand driver’s licence or an equivalent International License and have a reliable vehicle.

• Have at least 3 seasons of relevant work experience as a Labourer, Factory Worker, Cleaner or related field in the past 6 years.
• Be able to speak and understand spoken and written English
• The candidate should have an understanding of industry hygiene standards, biosecurity protocols and food safety regulations.

Normal hours of work for these positions are Monday to Friday 6.50am to 5:30pm, with some Saturday work required over peak season.

Applicants are required to be New Zealand residents/citizens or those who hold current New Zealand work rights or ability to secure the correct visa.