Progressive Meats are looking for staff who are a cut above the rest! We are a leading edge processor of Lamb and Beef in the sunny Hawke's Bay. 

We have multiple opportunities for full time, permanent employment as Meat Boner and Slicer Workers in 2026 and beyond.  No previous experience required, just bring your positive, proactive attitude and you will go far.  We are keen to provide you with the skills and experience to go be successful in the butchery trade.

We currently have opportunities for the right candidates to walk into roles available across our departments in Lamb/Beef Slaughter and further Processing Departments.

Department 10-hour Shift start times Monday to Friday are:

  • Lamb Slaughter Dayshift 5:45 am, Nightshift 3:30 pm
  • Lamb Boning Dayshift, 6:00 am, Nightshift 4:00 pm
  • Beef Boning Dayshift 6:00 am
  • Beef Slaughter Dayshift 5:45 am

Weekend availability required over Spring/Summer and Autumn.

The minimum amount of hours per week is 30.

About the role/s available:

  • Receives and inspects carcasses of slaughtered livestock for bruises, blood clots and other matter to remove
  • Operates controls to direct and drop carcasses from supply rails to boning table
  • Cuts and separates meat, fat and tissue from bones, and washes, scrapes and trims fat, gristle and other unwanted matter from meat
  • Operates and maintains meat cutting and slicing equipment to cut sides and quarters of meat into standard meat cuts
  • Removes internal fat, blood clots and bruises to prepare cuts of meat for further processing or packing
  • Cleans and sanitises work area and equipment, and follows safety and hygiene regulations while handling meat
  • Collaborates with other meat processing workers to ensure efficient workflow
  • Assists in receiving and storing meat product
  • High level of physical and mental fitness
  • Great attitude and work ethic
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable means of transport
  • Be able to pass a Drug Screen and Pre-employment Medical
  • An ACC Pre-employment Check report
  • A Ministry of Justice Check

We are looking for those job seekers out there that have team player mindsets, thrive under pressure and are continuously setting new goals to work towards personally and professionally.

The pay scale is: $26.50 - $29.66 per hour

Candidates are invited to submit their CV, and complete an application form via our careers section of our website

It'll be a mis-steak if you don't! 

 

Please note:

1.  Applicants must be in NZ and have the legal right to work without sponsorship.  

2. Applicants will have to complete a Progressive Meats application form, include 2 work References and provide identification as part of the shortlisting process. 

3. Applicants need to supply an ACC Pre-employment Check report through MyACC login.

4. All candidates will be required to undergo drug & alcohol screening prior to being offered employment.  (We don't just say this, we really do test 100% of our candidates). 

5. Successful candidates will be required to complete Ministry of Justice Checks.

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Progressive Meats Limited ~ 
Progressive by name and nature.  

www.progressivemeats.co.nz

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