Team Members - Meat Processing

Mahi.co.nz; Takapau; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

Mates’ rates on-site meat

On-the-job training

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Takapau is offering entry-level roles with on-the-job training in New Zealand. Roles include training for health and safety, quality standards, and potential career development. All applicants must be 18+, able to pass checks, and eligible to work in NZ. On-site benefits include staff discounts on meat and access to EAP support.

Shifts include 8-hour evening blocks 2.50pm–12.00am, with overtime opportunities during peak production, and clothing and safety gear provided.

Qualifications

• No experience? No problem, we provide all the training you need.
• You’re an active team member who attends work daily, can work closely with others, and brings a positive, hardworking attitude.
• Able to understand and follow health and safety, quality, and technical compliance requirements.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Must be 18 years or older to meet audit requirements.
• Able to pass our pre-employment medical checks, criminal convictions check, and physical fitness requirements.
• Access to quality meat at mates’ rates on-site to nourish you and your whānau.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support to all employees and their eligible family members.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Our Silver Fern Farms Processing Site in Takapau employs 900+ Team Members at the height of the season, contributing significantly to employment in our local Central Hawkes Bay communities. The site is located 30 minutes north of Dannevirke, 50 minutes south of Hastings/Havelock North, and only 15 minutes from the affordable, whānau-friendly rural town of Waipukurau.

If you’re ready to start earning and learning your way to a bright future we have various opportunities on offer, starting with entry-level jobs needing no experience, which can lead to career development opportunities into quality control, health and safety, leadership and beyond.

Te mahi, our working arrangements:

• Complete your on-the-job training and earn a minimum $28.82/hr plus extras.
• Usually, 40 hours per week during peak production season, plus overtime opportunities.
• Minimum $43/hr production overtime rate.
• 8-hour evening shifts, falling between 2.50pm to 12.00am.
• All work clothing and safety gear is provided.

Te tikanga, the job requirements:

• No experience? No problem, we provide all the training you need.
• You’re an active team member who attends work daily, can work closely with others, and brings a positive, hardworking attitude.
• Able to understand and follow health and safety, quality, and technical compliance requirements.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Must be 18 years or older to meet audit requirements.
• Able to pass our pre-employment medical checks, criminal convictions check, and physical fitness requirements.
• Access to quality meat at mates’ rates on-site to nourish you and your whānau.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support to all employees and their eligible family members.

Advantageous experience, but not required:

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.