Seafood Process Worker

Te RÅ«nanga o NgÄi Tahu; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in seafood processing as a Seafood Process Worker. Contribute to sustainable fisheries management and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Engage in cultural activities while working in a team-oriented environment focused on quality and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in seafood processing can substitute formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product handling and maintain product integrity.
• Ensure compliance with quality and health standards.
• Participate in cultural activities related to Ngāi Tahutanga.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable work ethic

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift driver's licence

Food Safety knowledge

Job description

Location: Bluff, New Zealand

Company: Ngāi Tahu Seafood

About Us

Ngāi Tahu Seafood is a niche supplier of the highest quality seafood to international and domestic markets. Our purpose is to manage fisheries assets sustainably on behalf of Ngāi Tahu Holdings, contributing to the growth and protection of tribal pūtea and settlement assets for future generations. Our values are deeply rooted in Ngāi Tahu philosophies and worldviews, guiding our decisions and actions.

Our Values - ō Mātou Uara

• Whanaungatanga (Family): Respect and maintain important relationships.
• Tohungatanga (Expertise): Pursue knowledge and ideas to strengthen Ngāi Tahu and our community.
• Tikanga (Appropriate Action): Ensure Ngāi Tahu tikanga is acknowledged in our outcomes.
• Manaakitanga (Looking after our people): Respect each other and all others in accordance with our tikanga.
• Kaitiakitanga (Stewardship): Protect people, environment, knowledge, culture, language, and resources.
• Rangatiratanga (Leadership): Maintain high personal integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Kotahitanga (Unity): Operate cohesively to achieve the aspirations of Ngāi Tahu whānui.

Role Overview - Te Arotahi Matua

As a Seafood Process Worker, you will undertake seafood export processing activities in accordance with the plant's standard operating procedures, quality specifications, and compliance standards. This role contributes to the sustainable management of fisheries assets, supporting the growth and protection of tribal pūtea and settlement assets for future generations.

Key Accountabilities - Ngā Kawenga Takohanga

• Handling Product: Oversee, uplift, transfer, and deliver products; maintain product integrity; handle live lobster and other aquatic species with care.
• Compliance: Ensure day-to-day compliance with quality, fisheries legislation, and health and safety standards.
• Cultural Confidence: Participate in cultural activities to deepen knowledge and skills in Ngāi Tahutanga and te reo Māori.
• Health & Safety: Comply with health and safety policies; report accidents and incidents; identify hazards and develop controls.
• Additional Duties: Perform any other duties as required by the employer.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Primary Industries and Health and Safety regulations is advantageous.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Attention to detail and initiative.
• Reliable and consistent work ethic.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
• Capable of manually handling equipment or product up to 20kg.
• Experience handling live Crayfish and seafood processing systems is advantageous.
• Heavy Trade and/or Forklift driver's licence is an advantage.
• Candidates with knowledge in Food Safety and Health and Safety at Work (HSW) are preferred.

Experience - Ngā Pūkenga Qualifications - Ngā Tohu Mātauranga

Relevant qualifications are not required if significant experience and knowledge are demonstrated.

Key Relationships - Ngā Hononga Matua

• Internal: Ngāi Tahu Seafood Sales Staff, Management, Kaimahi, Te Rūnanga Group employees, Papatipu Rūnanga.
• External: Ngāi Tahu Whānui.

Disclaimer - Te Whakakape

This position description is not intended to be a complete or limiting description of the functions that the employee may reasonably be requested to undertake. Any required changes are to be coordinated with the relevant Manager and People and Culture.

Apply Now!

If you are passionate about seafood processing and want to be part of a team that values sustainability and cultural heritage, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application including your resume and cover letter.