Our Alliance Pukeuri Plant is located in Oamaru in the South Island of New Zealand. We process sheep and cattle.
Climate and Weather:
In Oamaru, Waitaki District, the summers are comfortable, the winters are cold and windy, and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 5°C to 20°FC and is rarely below 3.3°C or above 24°C.
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SPECIES PROCESSED AT PUKEURI
Sheep, Cattle
SEASON LENGTH
Up to 11 months
STAFF EMPLOYED
900 at peak season
Jobs available
Skilled Jobs
Unskilled Jobs
Butcher/Boner
Our Pukeuri plant is gearing up for a big 2024-2025 season and we’re looking for skilled Butchers and Boners to join our crews when we kick off.
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.
Te Tūranga – The role:
- Cutting and separating meat into specific standardised cuts and portions using a combination of bandsaws & knives
- Bone out/cut carcases 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
- Any other further processing tasks as reasonably required
- Knives are kept to an acceptable sharpness and used safely
Ngā painga – What’s in it for you?
- Earn a guaranteed minimum of $33.00 per hour
- 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
- Upskill yourself with an opportunity to gain NZQA qualifications
- Greater work-life balance
- Ability to learn a range of industry skills
- Receive ongoing training and support
- Career progression opportunities
- Access to free onsite health services including a nurse, physiotherapist, counsellor
- Access to our free employee assistance programme
Ō pūkenga – About you:
- Previous experience in the meat processing industry
- Knife handling and sharpening skills
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
- Have a sound understanding of good hygiene and safety practices
- 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
FAQs
Do you currently have vacancies?
Yes we are currently recruiting for the season at Pukeuri. Please apply on the job link above. If you would like to be notified of vacancies in the future, please sign up on our Expressions of Interest page.
What are the hours for shifts at Pukeuri?
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 currently not employing any workers from outside New Zealand.
What is the closest city to Pukeuri?
Pukeuri is located in Oamaru in the Waitaki District, an hour’s drive south of Timaru. 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.
