Seasonal Hatchery Workers - Christchurch

Tegel; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Product discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Tegel Foods Ltd is offering a fixed-term Hatchery Worker position at our Christchurch site for the busy summer period. You will support hatchery operations with a structured 4-day roster and occasional Saturday work, covering 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027.

A pre-employment medical and drug screen is required, and applicants must hold NZ citizenship, NZ residency, or a valid NZ work visa. We seek detail‑oriented, reliable team players who can work in cold, wet environments and follow safety

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with high accuracy
• Physically capable for repetitive tasks and lifting
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, damp conditions
• Able to work as part of a team and follow safety protocols
• Reliable and punctual

Responsibilities

• Assess internal machinery cleanliness and perform cleaning where needed using hoses and scrubbing
• Walk through hatchery, climb stairs, inspect equipment and ensure proper setup and hygiene

Skills

Detail oriented

Physical fitness

Team player

Good communication

Punctuality

Job description

About Us

Tegel Foods Ltd is an iconic New Zealand brand with a long history of producing quality products to New Zealand's highest standards. The quality of our products is a priority for us, and it takes a great team of people to ensure our business continues to deliver at a high standard. We are proud to be helping families eat well every day. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Join our team this summer as a Fixed-Term Hatchery Worker at our Christchurch site!

About the role:

Enjoy a steady 4-day work roster with Wednesday’s off to make the most of your summer. There may be an occasional need to work Saturday depending on production demands.

These seasonal roles run over the busy holiday period, and you'll need to be available to work on public holidays, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and January 2nd.

Ideally, you will be available to commit to a full two-month fixed term contract from:

1st December 2026 to the 31st January 2027

Whilst your core role will be to undertake the process of hatching chicks to meet the day-to-day production and operational demands, we are looking for someone interested in learning all the technical and operational aspects of chicken development, incubation and livestock management with a view to grow within the business should opportunities arise.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assess internal workings of machinery are clean and where not, conduct cleaning using a hose, scrubbing, etc
• Walking throughout the Hatchery, climbing, and dismounting stairs and steps, checking for residue, etc., bending down in awkward positions to view items like drop bins, benches, bagging cones, belts, incubators, machines, ceilings, walls, doors, flaps, drains

About you:

Ideally, successful candidates will possess the following attributes and experience:

• Detail oriented, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and always wear personal protective equipment
• Be able-bodied to bend freely to move above and below equipment, climb ladders, and crouch under equipment
• Good communication skills
• Strong reliability and punctuality
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Good physical fitness and strength
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Be able to work in cold, wet, damp, and slippery conditions

Benefits:

We know that great people are the key to our success. In return for your skills and commitment, we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates, with potential overtime
• You will learn new skills, with the potential to develop into a career
• Get amazing discounts on our products

Please note:
Our recruitment process includes a mandatory pre-employment medical and drug screen.

Applicants must hold NZ citizenship, NZ residency, or a valid NZ work visa.