We are looking for recruits for the upcoming season. We are seeking candidates to work for our plants in Pacific, Hastings - Hawkes Bay. 

Meat Process Workers

Our teams across New Zealand are seeking to employ staff at the peak of season and are a significant local contributor to the community.

We are looking for recruits for the upcoming season. We are seeking candidates to work for our plants in

  • Pacific, Hastings 

Job requirements:

  •  A team player who can work closely with others.
  •  Up to 1 season or more relevant work experience 
  •  Be eligible to work in New Zealand

Working arrangements:

  • Earn a minimum of $815.40 to $864.60 gross per week.
  • Minimum 30 hours per week
  • Shift times vary from 5.50am to 3.30pm and 2.50pm to 12.00am depending on site location
  • We pay a minimum of $27.18 hourly and maximum of $28.82 hourly

Job Duties:

Processing duties and tasks including but not limited to the following

  • Load cartons onto pallets or containers
  • Process by-products
  • Clean and sanitise equipment and work areas.
  • Process hides and pelts
  • Pack boned and sliced meat into cartons
  • Move carcasses to chillers and freezers
  • Trim carcasses of foreign material

Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.

 You will need to have the correct eligibility to work in New Zealand.

 To find out more click 'Apply'. Applications open from 13/11/2025 closing 27/11/2025

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Do you have 1 season or more relevant work experience?
  • Do you have work rights in New Zealand?