Slaughterer

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

\n 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.

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

\n \n Te Aroha, Waikato

\n Dargaville, Northland

\n Waitotara and Hawera, Taranaki

\n Pacific and Takapau, Hawkes Bay

\n \n Job requirements:

\n \n  A team player who can work closely with others.

\n  Must have two years of relevant work experience

\n  Be eligible to work in New Zealand

\n \n Working arrangements:

\n \n Earn a minimum of $815.40 to $864.60 gross per week.

\n Minimum 30 hours per week

\n Shift times vary from 5.50am to 3.30pm and 2.50pm to 12.00am depending on site location

\n We pay a minimum of $27.18 hourly and maximum of $28.82 hourly

\n \n Job Duties:

\n Processing duties and tasks including but not limited to the following

\n \n Stunning livestock  \n

\n Preparing carcasses for processing  \n

\n Removing and processing internal organs and hides  \n

\n Cutting and trimming meat  \n

\n Maintaining hygiene and safety standards

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

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

\n  To find out more click 'Apply'. Applications open from 14/09/2026 closing 28/09/2026