Trainer

Silver Fern Farms Limited; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted staff meat sales

Paid sick leave from day one

Subsidised health insurance

Confidential employee assistance

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Limited is seeking an energetic Trainer for our Finegand Operations team in New Zealand. You will provide effective departmental training to help people perform safely, confidently, and to high standards.

You'll work with the training team, supervisors, and new employees to align training with industry requirements and operational needs. Key responsibilities include leading training, coaching staff, coordinating onboarding, and maintaining training records.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Positive, energetic approach with keen attention to detail.
• Experience or strong interest in training within a production environment.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital training systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a positive training culture
• Coach and mentor employees to support skill development and performance
• Coordinate and deliver training aligned with business needs and industry unit standards
• Train and assess employee competencies including Induction, Meat Processing and site-specific procedures
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure refresher training is completed on time
• Partner and mentor buddy trainers to ensure quality, consistent learner development

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

AET Level 4

Tools

Digital training systems

Job description

We’re looking for an energetic and people‑focused Trainer to join our Finegand Operations team. In this role, you’ll provide effective, efficient departmental training that supports our people to perform safely, confidently, and to the high standard required at Silver Fern Farms.

You’ll work closely with the training team, supervisors, recruitment, support teams, and new employees to ensure training meets operational needs, aligns with industry requirements, and contributes to both individual and team success.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact on people’s development while supporting our core purpose: Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs.

Shift Pattern: hours are normally day shift between or 7.30am to 6pm and can change seasonally (Nov-July) to a night shift requirement 9pm-5.30am.

In this role, you will:

Leadership

• Provide clear leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a positive training culture
• Coach and mentor employees to support skill development and performance
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to ensure consistent support across the business
• Manage training workflows to ensure all required tasks are completed to the required standard

Training of Staff

• Champion the health, safety and wellbeing of all trainees
• Coordinate and deliver training aligned with business needs and industry unit standards
• Train and assess employee’s competencies including Induction, Meat Processing and site‑specific procedures
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure refresher training is completed on time
• Support new employees, monitor progress, identify training gaps and provide follow‑up support
• Partner and mentor buddy trainers to ensure quality, consistent learner development
• Identify poor technique and coach improvements, supporting both employees and supervisors

Recruitment Support

• Work with the recruitment team and Supervisors to plan new starter intake and departmental placement
• Arrange PPE, locker allocation and complete all Our Technique inductions
• Lead site and departmental walk‑throughs and introduce new starters to key personnel

You’ll bring:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
• A positive, energetic approach with keen attention to detail
• Experience or strong interest in training within a production environment
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital training systems
• Commercial awareness and an organised, proactive working style
• The ability (or desire) to achieve Adult Education & Training Level 4

Above all, you’ll be passionate about helping people succeed and supporting a culture of safety, skill, and continuous improvement.

Te Ahurea / Why Silver Fern Farms?

At Silver Fern Farms, goodness is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our Finegand team, you’ll enjoy:

• Discounted staff meat sales
• Paid sick leave from day one
• Subsidised health insurance
• Confidential employee assistance (career planning, financial advice and counselling)
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform provided

You’ll be joining a workplace that values care, respect, animal welfare, environmental responsibility, and the wellbeing of our people and communities.

If you’re excited about developing people and contributing to one of New Zealand’s leading red‑meat producers, we’d love to hear from you.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds. We’re committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. Come and create goodness with us.