Find employment opportunities across the New Zealand meat industry.

 The red meat processing sector offers a vast array of jobs, ranging from processing, engineering, trades, sales and marketing or human resources, to distribution, animal welfare and many scientific and environmental roles.

There are entry level jobs for those without any formal qualifications or experience as well as for those who have undertaken training or tertiary / post-graduate study. Internships and graduate roles are also available. There are strong career pathways, enabling staff to progress over time from entry level to more senior and management roles.

Meat your career today.


You can Zoom in on the map to find a plant near you and click on the pin for more details. Or scroll through the list of MIA affiliated meat processors to see where the closest opportunities are for you. Each organisation has their own careers page for you to find the right opportunity for you.

Other meat processors will also have opportunities.

The Meat Industry Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) is seeking applications from persons wishing to be considered for Halal slaughtering roles during the 2021/2022 meat processing season. Successful candidates will ultimately be employed by members of the Association. Find out more here.