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
Skilled Jobs
Butchers and Boners
We’re looking for skilled Butchers and Boners to join our busy Mataura team.
Full-time Seasonal – Monday to Friday, with the occasional Saturday worked during peak production times. Specific start and finish times are staggered by department or section, with dayshift hours generally between 7am and 4.30pm and nightshift hours generally between 5.00pm and 2.00am.
The role:
- Opening, preparing, cutting and separating carcasses
- Removes internal organs and hides from carcasses
- Bone out/cut carcasses to required specification
- Removing cuts from carcass sides & quarters, using specified cutting lines whilst obtaining maximum yield
- Trim and sort meat to required specification
- Identify and isolate product risk/faults and re-work as required
What’s in it for you?
- Earn a guaranteed minimum of $29.66 per hour working Monday to Friday with overtime opportunities
- Minimum of 30 hours a week, usually 45 hours a week
- Competitive pay rates
- Up to 11 months of full-time seasonal employment
- Receive ongoing training and support and career progression opportunities
- Access to free onsite health services including a nurse, physiotherapist, counsellor
About you:
- Previous experience in the meat processing industry
- Safe knife handling and sharpening skills
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
- Sound understanding of good hygiene and safety practices
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical assessment
- Willing and able to follow and respect workplace health and safety
- Enjoy working within a team environment
- Physically fit, committed and reliable
Unskilled Jobs
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.
