About The Role

Our Silver Fern Farms Processing Site in Pareora employs 700+ Team Members at the height of the season, located 14 minutes south of Timaru on the breath-taking Pacific coastline.

Silver Fern Farms Pareora have an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual interested in joining our team as a qualified Company Meat Inspector.

The Company Meat Inspector position is responsible for performing carcass and offal inspection duties in the Primary Butchery department, ensuring we meet our stringent product quality and customer requirements.

Te tikanga, the job requirements

Applicants must have a Level 4 National Certificate in Animal Product Examination or Level 4 AsureQuality Trained (Meat Inspection) in Lamb and preferably Beef
Understanding of food manufacturing compliance
Must be prepared to work on either day or evening shift
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to make decisions
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.

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.
Access to digital discounts with multiple retailers and top brands nationwide through our BOOST discount program.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support to all employees and their eligible family members.

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