If you are interested in a future career in the red meat industry, you can work in meat processing.
The processing industry
More than 25,000 people work in meat processing throughout New Zealand, across a wide range of jobs. Today the sector provides very competitive salaries, long-term employment and strong career pathways.
Why apply?
There are many opportunities in processing for people of different ages, stages of life and levels of experience – from school leaver to those looking for a career change or a return to the workplace. Coming in at entry level, you will not require any formal qualifications as plenty of training will be provided, leading to formal NZQA qualifications. There is also the potential to progress to leadership/supervisory roles as well as apprenticeships.
What sort of jobs are available?
Examples of roles in processing include:
· Primary or secondary processing labourer – often an entry point to the sector
· Butchers
· Boners or trimmers
· Packing/bagging
· Quality control
· Fellmongery – processing skins and pelts
· Leading hand
· Supervisor