Summary: Join an international food manufacturing operation in Palmerston North in a varied, hands-on role with a strong focus on finished goods, packaging, and product handling, requiring strong attention to detail and food safety adherence. Highlights: 1. Varied role applying existing FMCG knowledge and developing skills 2. Focus on finished goods, packaging, and product handling 3. Opportunity to work in a high-performing FMCG environment Our Opportunity We have a permanent, full‑time opportunity for a physically fit, detail‑oriented individual with previous FMCG experience, whether gained as a process worker, in finished goods, or within a supply chain/warehouse environment. Joining our international food manufacturing operation in Palmerston North, you will step into a varied role, applying your existing FMCG knowledge while continuing to develop your skills across the product lifecycle. This position has a strong focus on finished goods, packaging, and product handling, making it ideal for someone who understands the pace, standards, and expectations of fast‑moving consumer goods operations. Success in this role relies on your strong attention to detail, confidence working with systems, and ability to follow instructions accurately to maintain the highest levels of food safety and quality. Strong literacy and communication skills are essential. This is a hands‑on, physical role involving lifting (up to 20kg) and repetitive product handling. Operational hours run between 5:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Friday. Standard hours are 6:00am – 2:30pm, and flexibility is required to meet production demands. You may be rostered for night shift, Saturdays, extended hours, and work in cooler environments as needed. What You Will Bring You enjoy working as part of a team, learning new processes, and applying your strong numeracy and problem‑solving skills in a high‑performing FMCG environment. You take pride in doing things right the first time and contributing to a smooth, efficient operation. The ideal candidate will have: • Previous FMCG experience in process work, finished goods, warehousing, or supply chain • A valid forklift licence • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Confidence using computer systems • High attention to detail and accuracy • Reliability, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative mindset • Flexibility and adaptability in a changing production environment • Ability to work independently when required • Physical fitness and mechanical aptitude • Understanding of Food Safety and HACCP principle Who We Are: Moana New Zealand is 100% Iwi owned; we are true guardians of the world’s most pristine and sustainability managed fisheries (kaitiakitanga). As guardians of Māori fishing assets, we are dedicated to contributing to the wellbeing of future generations (whakatipuranga) and have a deep sense of responsibility to our people (manaakitanga) and respect for kaimoana. We connect the world to the true taste and rare magic of New Zealand’s best kaimoana. Applications: If you have the required experience and have a genuine interest in developing your career working for a premium seafood business, then we welcome your application to this role. Please send you resume and application letter c/o` Moana’s Recruitment Team, recruitment@moana.co.nz, please write the job title in the subject box. Applications close, midday, Monday 18 February 2026.