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. All departments have reopened their candidate pools, with a limited number of positions currently available. **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. * 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) * 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. **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. **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 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