Vege Seasonal Utility Staff

Talley's; Ashburton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Ashburton is seeking Vege Seasonal Utility Staff to support operations during the vegetable harvesting season. This seasonal role offers a starting hourly rate of $24.65 and a night shift allowance. Responsibilities include operational support, cleanliness maintenance, and effective communication. No prior experience required as training will be provided. Generous staff discounts and growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Generous staff discounts

Training provided

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred, full training provided.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing operational support during the vegetable harvesting season.
• Maintaining cleanliness in work areas.
• Communicating any issues or delays promptly.
• Monitoring product levels to prevent interruptions.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Reliable and punctual

Physically fit

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Closing Date : Nov 9, 2025

• Join Talley’s Ashburton as a Vege Seasonal Utility Staff and take advantage of generous staff discounts & perks, great training opportunities to further your knowledge and great working conditions.
• Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality.
• Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations.

About the role

We are looking for Vege Seasonal Utility Staff to join our Team at our Ashburton vegetable plant during our vegetable harvesting season (November 2025 – June 2026). This is a seasonal role, working on 12-hour shifts, 4 ON 4 OFF roster, working either Day shift or Night shift as directed. Your starting hourly rate will be $24.65 per hour. A night shift allowance of $22.50 per shift will be paid nights worked.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential operational support during the vegetable harvesting season by ensuring the efficient handling of bulk bins, maintaining cleanliness in work areas, and assisting with product flow and quality inspection.
• Maintaining smooth, safe, and hygienic operations throughout the production process, contributing to the overall quality and efficiency of vegetable processing.
• Communicating any issues or delays promptly to minimise operational disruptions.
• Monitor product levels and communicate with team members to prevent overloading or interruptions.
• Complete all required checks with accuracy and attention to detail.

For this role, you’ll need :

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not mandatory — full training will be provided.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required to complete records and follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, outdoor or semi-enclosed environment.
• Physically fit and capable of standing for long periods, lifting, bending and handling repetitive tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing production priorities or shift schedules.

With Talley’s, you get :

• Great working conditions.
• Training provided.
• Generous staff discounts and perks.
• Gear and PPE provided.
• Growth opportunities.

About Talley’s

Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, and vegetable products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 12 South Island locations, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

To find out more, check out our company video below…

https://youtu.be/AShl0TVSF1U?s

Ready to start?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your application along with your resume.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position(s) is / are filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz / careers.

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.

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