Team Members - Meat Processing

Large modern factory in Rolleston needs several staff with good practical skills to join their assembly teams. This is a practical, hands-on role. You will be using powered hand tools to assemble high quality export products. There is some lifting involved so a good level of fitness is needed, along with previous experience in mechanical assembly or similar role. • Overtime paid at T1.5 • Day Shift: Monday-Friday / 6.45am-3.15pm • Bonus scheme & subsidised medical insurance Click Apply Now or give Deborah a call on (03)9644270.

Silver Fern Farms Waitane is the company's southern most ovine processing site. With 220 staff at peak season, the site processes lamb, sheep and bobby calves sourced from around Southland and Otago. Located just a few minutes south of Gore, Silver Fern Farms Waitane is an integral employer in the area. We are a family-oriented team and proud of our diverse culture, leading the way in the development of our people through our values-led approach of Always caring; our Manaakitanga, Unstoppable together; our Kotahitanga, and Improving tomorrow; our Kaitiakitanga. Whether you're looking to gain transferable skills to set you up for your future, or career development opportunities into quality control, health and safety, leadership and beyond - we provide ongoing training and support to help you reach your goals. **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. * 8-hour dayshift. Various start times depending on department. * 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 can work closely with others and bring a positive, hardworking attitude. * Able to understand and follow health and safety, quality, and technical compliance requirements. * Eligible to work in New Zealand. * 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. Creating Goodness from the Farms the Worlds Needs 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.

About the Role We’re looking for a skilled Cabinet Maker to join our growing team and help deliver high-end commercial joinery across retail, hospitality, and office spaces. You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where quality matters and craftsmanship is respected. What You’ll Do * Read and interpret detailed shop drawings * Construct and assemble cabinetry and bespoke joinery in our Hamilton-based workshop * Work with a range of materials including veneer, laminate, melamine, and solid timber * Operate standard machinery, hand tools * Ensure all work meets quality standards and project deadlines * Work collaboratively with the team and contribute to onsite installations as required What We’re Looking For * 3+ years of cabinetmaking/joinery experience * Confidence reading drawings and building from plans * Great work ethic and high attention to detail * Ability to work independently and in a team * Trade qualification preferred but not essential if experience is strong * Experience in commercial fitouts or bespoke cabinetry is a bonus Why Work With Us? * A growing company with big projects and even bigger potential * Supportive team environment with a focus on doing things right * Consistent hours and long-term opportunities * Get your hands on interesting, design-led work – not just box builds

We have a recycling company seeking a candidate to join their DAY shift sorting recyclables. In this role you will be working a full week with consistent hours. You will be assisting with sorting cardboard & paper, aluminium tins, plastic & glass bottles, and removing refuse from the sort line. This role will provide a great opportunity for training with heavy machinery and fork lifts and also offers permanent employment prospects.  Benefits: * On-going work, with temp to permanent opportunities - must be available long term! * Opportunities to upskill and progress  * Great team & work environments Specifics:  * Sorting of recyclables on a conveyor belt  * AM shift: 6am - 4pm * Machine operating  * Training provided * Consistent hours & permanent prospects Job requirements: * Pass a pre-employment drug test * Reliability  * Restricted licence at a minimum (ideally full class 1) with own transport * Physically fit  - you will be required to be on your feet the whole shift  If this is of interest to you please contact Rosey or Elliot on (03) 377 3992.  **As this is an ongoing role we can’t work with overseas applicants or working holiday visa's. Applicants must be a NZ resident or citizen

Silver Fern Farms Waitane is the company's southern most ovine processing site. With 220 staff at peak season, the site processes lamb, sheep and bobby calves sourced from around Southland and Otago. Located just a few minutes south of Gore, Silver Fern Farms Waitane is an integral employer in the area. We are a family-oriented team and proud of our diverse culture, leading the way in the development of our people through our values-led approach of Always caring; our Manaakitanga, Unstoppable together; our Kotahitanga, and Improving tomorrow; our Kaitiakitanga. Our Waitane site, in Gore, is preparing for our 2026 season. We are on the hunt for experienced knifehands with previous industry experience, ideally from time spent in the slaughtering process. Equally, we are happy to hear from you if you have a broad range of knife hand experience, gained from working across other departments. **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. * 8-hour dayshift. Various start times depending on department. * All work clothing and safety gear is provided. **Te tikanga, the job requirements:** * Industrial manufacturing meat processing experience * Butchering skills and/or trimming skills * You're an active team member who can work closely with others and bring a positive, hardworking attitude. * Able to understand and follow health and safety, quality, and technical compliance requirements. * Eligible to work in New Zealand. * 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. **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.*

Our Silver Fern Farms processing site in Te Aroha employs 500+ Team Members at the height of the season, contributing significantly to employment in our local community. We're now accepting applications for our 2026 season. If you're looking to start earning and learning your way to a bright future, we have both short-term and long-term positions on offer. Our sites offer a wide range of opportunities - from entry-level roles that require no prior experience, to pathways for career growth in areas like 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. * Short-term and long-term seasonal positions available * 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*