PROCESSING PLANTS
Lorneville Plant,
Invercargill
205 State Highway 99, Underwood,
Invercargill 9874
P: 03 215 6400
Lorneville Plant,
Our Alliance Lorneville Plant is located near Invercargill in the South Island of New Zealand. We process sheep, cattle and deer in one of the largest meat processing plants in the country.
Climate and Weather:
In Southland, during the months of December, January and February you are most likely to experience good days with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 25 degrees Celsius (77°F). The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius (46°F).
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SPECIES PROCESSED AT LORNEVILLE
Sheep, Cattle, Deer
SEASON LENGTH
Up to 7 months
STAFF EMPLOYED
2000
Jobs available
Seasonal Process Workers at Lorneville
Our Alliance Lorneville plant is preparing for our 2026 – 2027 season, and we’re looking for motivated people to join our team starting in December this year.
Invercargill is the closest city to Lorneville and is the main centre in the Southland region, just about quarter of an hour’s drive away from the plant. You can find accommodation and a wide range of services there.
We are currently recruiting for skilled Butchers and Boners and motivated Labourers for day and night shift.
- Day shift: 7.00am–4.30pm (Labourers from 7.30am)
- Night shift: 5.00pm–2.00am
If you’ve got previous experience — great!
If you’re new to the industry and keen to learn, even better.
We’ll provide all the training you need to get up to speed and succeed.
The Roles
We’re hiring for multiple full-time seasonal roles to help us process, package, and prepare quality products for our customers around the world.
- Labouring roles: can vary from working in the yards, on the processing chain, or in packaging and labelling areas. You’ll be part of a team that keeps production moving and maintains high standards of quality and safety.
- As a Butcher/Boner: you’ll use your knife skills to prepare product to specification, bone and trim carcasses, and ensure our high-quality standards are met. You’ll work as part of a skilled team, focused on efficiency, safety, and quality
About You
You’ll need to be:
- Currently eligible to work in New Zealand
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical assessment
- Physically fit, reliable, and committed to safe work practices
- Holding a valid photo ID (Driver Licence, Passport, or Birth Certificate)
What’s in it for You
- Boner $38.56
- Labourer$29.09 – $31.60
- Butcher $42.89
- Minimum 5 – 6 months of full-time seasonal employment with opportunities to increase seasonal work each season you’re with us
- Monday to Friday work with overtime opportunities
- NZQA training and qualification opportunities
- Ongoing development and career progression
- Free onsite health services, including nurse, physiotherapist, and counsellor
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for additional wellbeing support
- Be part of a supportive, safety-focused team environment
Sound like your kind of role?
Apply online today. Interviews and screening will begin in September 2026 in preparation for a December 2026 Season start.
Be part of a team that values hard work, teamwork, and community – start your next season strong with Alliance Lorneville!
Our Commitment:
Alliance Group is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business and the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.
We recruit, develop and promote people based on their skills, experience, qualifications and potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and feel valued.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.
FAQs
Are you currently recruiting at Lorneville?
Yes we are now recruiting at Lorneville. If you are interested in working at Lorneville, please apply on the link above.
What are the hours for shifts at Lorneville?
Shift start/finish times vary by department, dayshift generally between 7.00am and 4.30pm, with nightshift hours generally between 5.00pm and 2.00am.
Do you employ workers from outside New Zealand?
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
What is the closest city to Lorneville?
Invercargill is the closest city to Lorneville and is the main centre in the Southland region, just about quarter of an hour’s drive away from the plant. You can find accommodation and a wide range of services there.
Our people are our future
We are committed to investing in them, developing individuals and teams, and supporting a high-performance culture so that we remain an employer of choice and continue to deliver value to our farmer shareholders. If you want to be part of an organisation and industry that really matters – to our farmers, our global customers, the rural communities we support, and to our people – Alliance could be the place for you.
