Seafood Process Workers

Moana New Zealand; Porirua; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Moana New Zealand is seeking 4 Process Workers for its wetfish factory to support peak season demand starting in October. Roles are hands-on, requiring reliability, physical fitness and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

You will help with repetitive processing and packing tasks, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while maintaining high productivity. Ideal candidates are honest, reliable team players with good communication skills and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to stand for long periods.
• Experience in factory/production environments preferred, FMCG or fresh foods background beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to attendance.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing and packing duties in a fast-paced wetfish factory.
• Work with teammates to meet daily production targets and quality standards.
• Adhere to established processes, quality, and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Team player

Factory experience

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Stamina

Reliability

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Continuous learning

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Moana New Zealand; we are true guardians of the world’s most pristine and sustainability managed fisheries (kaitiakitanga).

We connect the world to the true taste and rare magic of New Zealand’s best kaimoana.

As we prepare for our peak fishing season beginning in October and continue to grow our operations and increase product throughput, we are looking to expand our team with 4 new Process Workers in our wetfish factory.

These are hands-on roles suited to hardworking, reliable, and physically fit individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment. The work involves repetitive processing and packing tasks, standing for extended periods, and maintaining focus and productivity throughout the shift. As demand increases during our busy season, we need people with the stamina, commitment, and positive attitude to help the team consistently meet production, quality, and safety standards.

Working closely with your teammates, you'll play an important role in ensuring product is processed efficiently, customers' orders are fulfilled on time, and the team works safely and effectively together.

What You Will Bring:

• As team player, with a strong work ethic, who is honest and reliable, you will enjoy learning new skills, working with good people and following process.
• Ideally will have experience working in a factory/production environment; FMCG/fresh foods and/ or primary industry. You need good communications skills- verbal and written and have the natural ability to pick up new things quickly and effectively.
• Be physically fit and capable of standing for extended periods.
• Have the energy to maintain productivity and quality throughout the shift.
• Be comfortable performing repetitive processing and packing tasks.
• Demonstrate excellent reliability, punctuality, and attendance.
• Enjoy working as part of a close-knit team to achieve daily production targets.
• Follow established processes, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Be willing to learn new skills and adapt to changing production requirements.

Moana New Zealand is a purpose led organisation where our people are our greatest strength and pride, and our Moana tikanga (values) are reflected in our everyday life.

Please note our recruitment process:

To be considered for this role, you must be legally able to work in New Zealand on a permanent, full-time basis.

If high numbers of applications are received, please note only those applicable to the role will be contacted in the first instance.

For all agencies - Please note this role will be managed internally. If we need the support of an agency, we have established partners.

As part of our commitment to a safe and secure workplace, we conduct reference, credit and criminal checks, in addition to medical assessments including drug and alcohol. Please apply only if you're comfortable with this process.