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Meat Boners

Accredited Employer
May 28, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Southland, New Zealand
Manufacturing & Production

Location: Southland, New Zealand

Experienced Meat Boners are required for full-time roles within meat processing facilities in Southland. These positions involve boning, trimming, and preparing meat products in fast-paced production environments while maintaining strict food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bone, trim, and prepare meat products according to production specifications and quality standards.
  • Use knives and meat processing equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Separate meat from bones and remove excess fat and waste material.
  • Inspect products to ensure quality and consistency throughout processing.
  • Maintain clean and hygienic workstations in line with food safety requirements.
  • Follow workplace health, safety, hygiene, and compliance procedures at all times.
  • Work effectively within production teams to meet daily processing targets and operational deadlines.
  • Handle meat products in chilled and cold processing environments.

Minimum Requirements

  • At least 3 years of proven and documented experience working as a Meat Boner or in a meat processing environment.
  • Experience using boning knives and meat processing tools safely and efficiently.
  • Strong understanding of meat cutting, trimming, and boning techniques.
  • Ability to work in physically demanding and repetitive production environments.
  • Understanding of workplace food safety, hygiene, and health and safety practices.
  • Must meet Immigration New Zealand’s English language requirements for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), with acceptable evidence provided at the time of application.
  • Must meet Immigration New Zealand’s health and character requirements for the AEWV.
  • All work experience must be supported by verifiable documentation such as reference letters, employment records, or contracts.

Preferred Attributes

  • Reliable, physically fit, and capable of working in chilled environments.
  • Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced production facilities.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Willingness to work rostered shifts, overtime, and seasonal peak periods where required.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and workplace safety.

Position Details

  • Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week
  • Pay Rate: Based on skills, qualifications, and experience