Paua Processing & Packing Technician (Porirua)

Moana

Porirua

On-site

NZD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

43 hours ago
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Job summary

Moana New Zealand is seeking a permanent Process Worker to join the Porirua-based Wild Abalone team. You will process paua for domestic and export orders, including receipting, grading, packing and ensuring food safety compliance.

You will be a team player with a strong work ethic, physically fit and reliable. You will have completed NCEA and ideally be working toward aquaculture or fisheries qualifications; training is provided. Eligibility to work in NZ and a pre-employment medical is required.

Qualifications

  • Completed NCEA for entry
  • Willing to pursue aquaculture or fisheries qualification
  • Training provided for role
  • Experience in seafood processing advantageous
  • Eligible to work in NZ
  • Must pass pre-employment medical and drug test

Responsibilities

  • Processing paua: receipting, grading, packing and compliance duties
  • General labouring and quality control
  • Inventory monitoring

Skills

Team player
Strong work ethic
Physically fit
Reliable
Willing to learn

Education

NCEA completed
Aquaculture/Fisheries qualification (in progress)

Job description

Moana New Zealand is seeking a permanent Process Worker to join the Porirua-based Wild Abalone team. You will process paua for domestic and export orders, including receipting, grading, packing and ensuring food safety compliance.

You will be a team player with a strong work ethic, physically fit and reliable. You will have completed NCEA and ideally be working toward aquaculture or fisheries qualifications; training is provided. Eligibility to work in NZ and a pre-employment medical is required.

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