Our Alliance Nelson Plant is located in Stoke at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. We process sheep.
Climate and Weather:
Temperatures are mild compared with the rest of the country, with the region’s close proximity to the sea resulting in a relative lack of extreme high and extreme low temperatures. Temperatures exceeding 30°C are rare in coastal areas.
Nelson receives plenty of sunshine, particularly in Nelson City where average annual sunshine hours (approx 2,400 hours) are among the highest recorded in New Zealand.
SPECIES PROCESSED AT NELSON
Sheep
SEASON LENGTH
Up to 10 months
STAFF EMPLOYED
300
Jobs available
FAQs
Are you currently recruiting at Nelson?
We are not currently recruiting for the Nelson plant seasonal roles for the new 2024/25 season. If you are interested in working for our Nelson plant, you can subscribe to our Expressions of Interest list to be emailed when we have vacancies.
What are the hours for shifts at Nelson?
Shift start/finish times vary by department, dayshift generally 6am – 4pm and afternoon shift generally between 4pm – 2am.
Do you employ workers from outside New Zealand?
No we are currently not employing workers from outside New Zealand.
What is the closest city to Nelson?
The Alliance plant is located at Stoke, which is on the outskirts of Nelson city and on the way to Richmond. You can find accommodation in Nelson, Richmond, Motueka or in the smaller surrounding townships and rural areas.
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.
