Further Processing Trainer

Alliance Group Limited; Nelson; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance subsidies

Additional annual leave

Learning and development

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

On-site health services

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Alliance Group Limited in Nelson seeks a hands-on Further Processing Trainer to coach, assess and develop the next generation of skilled employees on boning and processing techniques. You will support SOP implementation, safety practices, and capability-building across the department.

You will work closely with Supervisors and production teams to drive quality, yield, and productivity improvements while delivering practical coaching and on-floor training.

Qualifications

• Significant boning or further processing experience in meat industry.
• Understanding of yield optimisation, product specs, and quality standards.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and share technical knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, and health and safety requirements.
• Accurate record-keeping and good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on boning and further processing training on the production floor.
• Coach employees to improve cutting techniques, product quality, and yield performance.
• Support new employees through onboarding and competency development.
• Identify skill gaps and work with Supervisors to build team capability.
• Conduct workplace assessments and monitor training progress.
• Assist with maintaining and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain accurate training and assessment records.
• Support initiatives that improve safety, product quality, yield, and operational performance.
• Promote best-practice processing techniques and safe work habits across the department.

Skills

Boning expertise

Training & coaching

Yield optimisation

Quality standards

Communication

Record-keeping

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Workplace Assessor qualifications

Adult education qualifications

Primary ITO Assessor Registration

Job description

About Us

At Alliance Group, we're more than a global supplier of exceptional grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison. We're a purpose-driven business committed to driving prosperity for our farming families and creating thriving environments for our people. Based at our Nelson Plant, our Further Processing team is focused on delivering high-quality products while continuously improving safety, performance, and capability. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to helping them succeed through development, coaching, and ongoing learning.

The Role

Are you an experienced boner who takes pride in quality workmanship, achieving yield targets, and helping others succeed? We're looking for a Further Processing Trainer to join our Nelson team. This is a hands-on role where you'll use your boning and further processing expertise to develop the next generation of skilled employees while helping improve safety, quality, yield, and productivity outcomes across the department. Working alongside Supervisors, Production leaders, and operational teams, you'll provide coaching, training, and competency assessments on the processing floor, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to perform to a high standard. You'll also play an important role in supporting SOP implementation, workforce capability, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a role where they can influence performance, share their expertise, and make a lasting impact on both people and production results.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on boning and further processing training on the production floor.
• Coach employees to improve cutting techniques, product quality, and yield performance.
• Support new employees through onboarding and competency development.
• Identify skill gaps and work with Supervisors to build team capability.
• Conduct workplace assessments and monitor training progress.
• Assist with maintaining and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain accurate training and assessment records.
• Support initiatives that improve safety, product quality, yield, and operational performance.
• Promote best-practice processing techniques and safe work habits across the department.

About You

You are a highly capable boner or further processing specialist who enjoys helping others improve and achieve their potential.

You Will Bring

• Significant boning, trimming, or further processing experience within the meat industry.
• A strong understanding of yield optimisation, product specifications, and quality standards.
• The ability to coach, mentor, and share technical knowledge with others.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, and health and safety requirements.
• Good computer skills and accurate record-keeping ability.

Ideally You'll Also Have

• Experience training or supervising teams in a processing environment.
• Workplace Assessor or adult education qualifications.
• Primary ITO Assessor Registration or similar industry-recognised credentials.

Please note that we are only considering candidates who currently have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

What We Offer

At Alliance Group, you'll join a business that values its people and invests in their growth.

You’ll Enjoy

• Health insurance subsidies for you and your family.
• One week's additional annual leave.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities across Alliance Group.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to on-site health services.
• A supportive team environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee development and operational performance.

Alliance Group is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business and the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.

We recruit, develop and promote people based on their skills, experience, qualifications and potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and feel valued.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure you can participate fully.