Meat Quality Inspectors

Silver Fern Farms; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms is seeking a detail-oriented QA/QC role to verify Zero Faecal Tolerance and Halal processing compliance at the Primary Butchery. The role ensures carcasses are free from visible contamination before leaving the line and maintains Halal product integrity throughout processing.

Ideal candidates will understand ZFT, HACCP and Halal requirements, be capable of quick, objective decisions, and have NZQA Unit Standards relevant to food safety. Pre-employment drug screening applies.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and objective decision making.
• Ability to follow Halal processing requirements and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 100% inspection of all assigned carcasses.
• Verify compliance with Halal processing procedures.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Education

NZQA Unit Standards 21623, 25926 and 25924

Job description

Be responsible for verifying compliance with Zero Faecal Tolerance (ZFT) and Halal processing requirements by ensuring all carcasses are free from visible contamination before leaving Primary Butchery, and that Halal product integrity is maintained throughout processing.

This role is critical to food safety, export market eligibility, customer requirements, and Halal certification compliance

TE MAHI | KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct 100% inspection of all assigned carcasses.

Verify compliance with Halal processing procedures.

Support internal and external audits as required.

Our ideal applicant will be qualified to NZQA Unit Standards 21623, 25926 and 25924, and be able to see all colours. They will have a high attention to detail and ability to make objective decisions quickly. An understanding food safety including ZFT, HACCP and Halal requirements will be an advantage.

TE AHUREA | 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.