Our Alliance Mataura Plant is located in the township of Mataura near Gore in the South Island of New Zealand. We process cattle.
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).
SPECIES PROCESSED AT MATAURA
Cattle
SEASON LENGTH
48 weeks
STAFF EMPLOYED
530
Jobs available
Meat Process Workers
Our Mataura plant is gearing up for a big 2025 -2026 season and we’re looking for motivated Skilled Butcher/Boners and Labourers to join our team when we kick off in October.
Te Tūranga – The Role
We have a huge variety of both skilled and non-skilled roles available, including working in the stockyards, packing our product, cleaning, and helping on the processing chains.
Full-time Seasonal – Monday to Friday, with the occasional Sunday worked during peak production times.
Specific start and finish times are staggered by department or section.
Our labouring positions will generally be nightshift positions and these hours are generally between 5.00pm and 2.00am.
If you’ve got experience doing the mahi – awesome, give us a shout. If you’ll be coming in fresh and you’re just keen to learn and earn – that’s also great, we will provide all the training you need to get up to speed!
Just show us you’ve got what it takes, and we’ll show you how you can ‘own’ a solid career here.
Ngā painga – what’s in it for you?
- Minimum of 30 hours a week, can work up to 45 hours a week
- Up to 11 months of full-time seasonal employment
- Nightshift hours give you the opportunity to enjoy some of the longer summer days
- Don’t like staying in one place for too long? Talk to us about transiting across our plants throughout the year
- Upskill yourself with an opportunity to gain NZQA qualifications
- Greater work-life balance
- Ability to learn a range of industry skills
- Access to free onsite health services including a nurse, physiotherapist, counsellor and our free employee assistance programme
Ō pūkenga – About you:
- You are eligible to work in New Zealand
- You will pass a pre-employment drug test and medical assessment
- You are willing and able to follow and respect workplace health and safety
- You enjoy working within a team environment
- You are physically fit, committed, and reliable
- You have valid proof of identity in form of Drivers License AND Birth Certificate OR Passport
Apply today online and we will give you a call to discuss your application, otherwise you can come and visit us at the Mataura plant located at McQueen Avenue, Mataura 9712. Ask at the Security gate for an application form.
FAQs
Are you currently recruiting at Mataura?
Yes we are currently recruiting. Please apply on the link above if you are interested.
What are the hours for shifts at Mataura?
Shift start/finish times vary by department, dayshift generally between 6.00am and 3.30pm, with nightshift hours generally between 4.00pm and 1.00am.
Do you employ workers from outside New Zealand?
No we are not currently employing workers from outside New Zealand.
What is the closest city to Mataura?
Gore is the nearest centre to Mataura and Invercargill is the closest city. 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.
