Employment Type: Full-Time / Seasonal
Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV)
We are seeking experienced Meat Boners to join a large meat processing operation in Nelson.
These positions are employed as Slaughterers under the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa. Applicants with strong boning room experience are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
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Bone and trim meat products to specification.
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Prepare primal and standard cuts.
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Maintain product quality standards.
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Operate knives, band saws and meat processing equipment safely.
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Support production teams across meat processing operations.
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Follow workplace hygiene and food safety requirements.
Preferred Skills
Applicants with experience in the following will be highly regarded:
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Boning
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Deboning
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Trimming
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Knife handling
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Knife sharpening
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Carcass cutting
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Band saw operation
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Secondary processing
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Meat plant experience
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Fast-paced production environments
Experience with sheep, beef, pork, goat or poultry processing is desirable.
Minimum Requirements
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Minimum 3 years of proven and documented meat boning or commercial meat processing experience.
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Excellent knife handling skills.
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Physically fit and capable of repetitive production work.
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Reliable and able to work in chilled environments.
Immigration Requirements
Applicants requiring visa support must:
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Meet Immigration New Zealand English language requirements for the GWSV pathway.
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Meet Immigration New Zealand health requirements.
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Meet Immigration New Zealand character requirements.
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Provide verifiable employment history and reference documentation.