Trainee Meat Inspector - Balclutha

AsureQuality; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AsureQuality is recruiting for Trainee Meat Inspectors to be based at SFF Finegand. The Meat Inspector training is comprehensive, you’ll earn a qualification recognised nationwide and you’re paid while you train. Once qualified, skills are recognised at any processing plant in New Zealand. Weekend, overtime and shift work may be involved.

Join a team contributing to upholding high standards in New Zealand meat, with progression opportunities within a critical industry.

Qualifications

• NCEA Level 1 or equivalent.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Work ethic

Education

NCEA Level 1 or equivalent

Job description

Company 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.

Everyday our experienced team of 1800+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.

We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.

Job Description

If you are looking for a challenging career within the meat industry we are currently recruiting for Trainee Meat Inspectors to be based at SFF Finegand.

AsureQuality are the experts providing a world-class inspection service to New Zealand's red meat industry. The Meat Inspector training is comprehensive, you'll earn a qualification that's recognised around the country and you're paid while you train. Once you're qualified, your skills are recognised at any processing plant in New Zealand. It's a role that's interesting, varied, and provides options to suit your life style. Once qualified weekend, overtime and shift work may be involved. Add to this great workmates, good working conditions and a chance to develop a progressive career within a critical New Zealand industry and you'll see you're on to a good thing when you train to be a Meat Inspector.

So show us you're a fit, reliable team player with good communication skills and work ethic, and we'll show you how to start a promising career in an exciting industry.For more information visitwww.meatinspector.co.nz

Applications close 11 September 2026.

Qualifications

NCEA Level 1 or equivalent

Additional Information

Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world