Slaughterer

We are looking for 10 Slaughterers for the upcoming season. We are seeking candidates to work for our plants (Pacific & Takapau), Hawkes Bay.

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

• Te Aroha, Waikato
• Dargaville, Northland
• Waitotara and Hawera, Taranaki
• Pacific and Takapau, Hawkes Bay

Job requirements:

• A team player who can work closely with others.
• Must have two years of 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

• Stunning livestock

• Preparing carcasses for processing

• Removing and processing internal organs and hides

• Cutting and trimming meat

• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards

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 28/05/2026 closing 11/06/2026