Team Members

1 day ago

Balclutha, New Zealand Silver Fern Farms Full time
Description

Our Silver Fern Farms Finegand Processing Site in Balclutha employs 1200+ Team Members at the height of the season. Located 30 minutes south of Milton, an hour east of Gore, and an hour south of Dunedin, with buses available from Dunedin to Finegand (Balclutha) for most shifts.

We are a family-oriented team and proud of our diverse culture, leading the way in the development of our people through our values-led approach of Always caring; our Manaakitanga, Unstoppable together; our Kotahitanga, and Improving tomorrow; our Kaitiakitanga. 

Whether you're looking to gain transferable skills to set you up for your future, or career development opportunities into quality control, health and safety, leadership and beyond – we provide ongoing training and support to help you reach your goals.

 

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 shifts, day shift hours are between 6:00am to 4:00pm and evening shifts times vary from 4:00pm to 1:00am.
  • 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 can work closely with others and bring 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.

Ngā hua, our benefits:

  • 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.
  • Whānau family fun days to stay connected.

Advantageous experience, but not required:

  • Knife skills.
  • Trimming skills.
  • Current forklift license.
     

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. 
 

Tono mai, to apply:

If you're a hard worker looking to earn a good living, we'd love to hear from you. Click the 'Apply' button below to submit your application or find out more.

We will endeavor to review applications as they come through however, we are closed for 2 weeks over the Christmas/New Year period so will be in contact as soon as practical in the New Year.

Please note, we are unable to accept overseas applications for these positions.

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