Slaughterer

Location: Various locations across New Zealand (Factory/Processing Environment)
(ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Experienced Slaughterers are required for full-time positions in processing facilities across New Zealand. These roles involve slaughtering, dressing, and preparing carcasses for further processing, following strict hygiene, safety, and animal welfare standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform humane slaughtering of livestock in line with New Zealand regulatory standards and company procedures.
• Use knives, saws, and other tools to dress, trim, and prepare carcasses for processing.
• Follow strict food safety and hygiene protocols throughout all stages of processing.
• Operate safely in a factory or processing environment, including working in chilled or cold areas.
• Work collaboratively with other processing staff to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Complete daily cleaning and sanitation tasks to maintain a safe and hygienic workplace.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of proven and documented work experience in slaughtering or meat processing roles.
• Strong knowledge of meat processing techniques, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Physically fit and capable of performing physically demanding tasks in a processing environment.
• Must meet Immigration New Zealand’s English language requirements for the
• Must meet INZ’s character and health requirements, including a clean police record and the ability to pass a medical examination.
• Verifiable documentation of previous employment (e.g. reference letters, employment history) is required.

Additional Attributes:

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Willingness to work rostered shifts, including early mornings, weekends, and overtime when required.
• Knowledge of animal welfare and humane handling procedures is preferred.
• A formal meat processing qualification is an advantage but not essential.