Halal Slaughter Person

Silver Fern Farms Ltd; Gore; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meat

Training and development

Paid overtime

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Ltd in Gore, NZ invites applications for a Back-Up Halal Slaughterman at the Waitane site. The role involves supporting halal slaughter operations within a small team, with initial on-the-job training and a focus on quality and safety.

You’ll join a committed team during peak seasons and contribute to humane, efficient production. Essential that you are a practicing Muslim eligible to work in NZ; preferred membership of an Islamic Society in NZ and a registered Halal

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Muslim eligible to work in NZ.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a small team.
• Ideally registered Halal Slaughterman with production experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Muslim/NZ work eligibility

Education

Halal Slaughterman qualification

Job description

At Silver Fern Farms we know the importance of producing quality, certified halal meat available to our customers around the world. We are currently looking for a back-up Halal Slaughterman at our Waitane processing site in Gore.

Our Waitane team employs 200 staff at the peak of season and are a significant local contributor to the community.

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Back-Up Halal Slaughterman who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Working Arrangements

• Complete your on-the-job training and earn a minimum of $31.61 p/h
• Shift times from 6.30am to 3.00pm during lamb season (approx. Oct – June) and 12.00- 8.00pm during calf season (late July – September)
• One on one training to bring you up to speed

What’s On Offer

• Meat sales at discounted rates
• A friendly, welcoming team with support for training and development to meet your goals
• Paid overtime

Pre-employment drug testing and a medical assessment will follow the interview stage.

Job Requirements

• It is essential that you are a practicing Muslim, with eligibility to live and work in NZ.
• It is preferable that you are member of an Islamic Society in NZ.
• As you are working in a small team, excellent communication skills and a great team player ethic are required.
• Ideally, you will be a qualified and registered Halal Slaughterman.
• Previous food handling and health and safety knowledge in a production/manufacturing environment would be an advantage.