Expressions of Interest - Team Members Meat Processing

Mahi.co.nz; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mates rates on-site

On-the-job training

EAP

Family days

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Finegand Processing Site in Balclutha is hiring for entry-level Team Members in Meat Processing. No experience required; full training is provided and you’ll work on exciting shifts at our busy site with on-the-job coaching.

Earn a minimum $28.82/hr, with overtime rates from $43/hr, and benefits including staff meals and EAP. Flexible hours, family-friendly culture, and opportunities for career development await you at our NZ market leader.

Qualifications

• No experience? Training provided on site.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to pass pre-employment medical checks and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training and learn meat processing tasks.
• Follow health and safety, quality, and technical compliance requirements.

Skills

Knife skills

Trimming skills

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

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Expressions of Interest - Team Members Meat Processing

Silver Fern Farms

• Closing date: Sep 30, 2026
• Flexible
• Otago

Job ID: 3372
Expertise: Processing
Location: Balclutha
Employment Type: Process Worker
Apply Before: 30/09/2026, 23:55PM

Our Silver Fern Farms Finegand Processing Site in Balclutha employs 1200+ Team Members at the height of the season. The site is located 5 mins from Balclutha, 30 minutes south of Milton, an hour east of Gore, and an hour south of Dunedin. There is bus transport available from Dunedin to Finegand for most shifts.

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; ourManaakitanga, Unstoppable together; our Kotahitanga, and Improving tomorrow; ourKaitiakitanga.

Whether you’re looking to gain transferable skills to set you up for your future, or career developmentopportunitiesintoqualitycontrol,healthandsafety,leadershipandbeyond– 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 shifts, day shifts and evening shifts times vary from 6am to 4.00pm, and 4.00pm to 12.30am.
• 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
• 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.

Ngāhua, 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 wellbeingsupport to all employees and their eligible family members.
• Whānau family fun days to stay connected.

Advantageous experience, but not required:

• Knife skills.
• Trimming skills.
• Current forklift license.

Teahurea, 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 welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.

Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug screening is mandatory.