Summer Student Opportunities

The team at Silver Fern Farms Finegand are offering a variety of opportunities for students to work during the holidays which will allow us to cover our busy holiday period. We are currently looking for team members to join our team with roles on both dayshift and nightshift to fill.

Work will commence in November and continue until you commence your studies in 2027. Or, if all goes well, you might choose to stay with us!

Ideally, we would love to hire people who would like to progress to a career within our industry when they finish their studies either in meat processing/leadership roles/quality control or auditing/health and safety (and so much more!)

Te mahi, our working arrangements:

• Complete your on-the-job training and earn a minimum $28.82/hr plus extras.
• Usually, 40 hours per week during peak production season, plus overtime opportunities.
• Minimum $43/hr production overtime rate.
• 8-hour shifts, day shifts and evening shifts times vary from 6am to 4pm, and 4pm to 1am.
• All work clothing and safety gear is provided.
  
  

Te tikanga, the job requirements:

• No experience? No problem, we provide all the training you need.
• 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.
• Able to pass our pre-employment medical checks, criminal convictions check, and physical fitness requirements.

Ngā hua, our benefits:

• Discounted staff meat sales to help nourish you and your whānau.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support to all employees and their eligible family members.
• Whānau family fun days to stay connected.

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.