Team Leader - Secondary Butchery

Te Tūranga /About the Role

Silver Fern Farms Pacific, our Hastings site, is recruiting a Team Leader for their Secondary Butchery. You will be joining a team of three team leaders, looking after 90 production staff, with the support of a Department Team Leader. This role is nightshift of 45 hours per week, between the hours of 3pm to 12.30am. These can change depending on staffing requirements.

As a Team Leader, you will have responsibility and accountability for the department and its outcomes. You will play a critical part in ensuring team members know and understand what’s expected and how the team’s production output contributes to the overall departmental production targets.

You will provide inspirational leadership to the team which enables the highest of standards to be set and builds a team culture which embraces and values respect, safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Ōu Pūkenga /About You

• Are passionate about delivering to high standards and being the best
• Enjoy and are experienced at leading people successfully and helping them grow
• Enjoy teamwork and tackle challenges with a positive mindset
• Are committed to never staying the same (continuous improvement)

Your previous experience in coordination and organisation will be essential. This department is fast paced in nature so adaptability and problem solving are important attributes to have.

Te Ahurea /Why work at Silver Fern Farms?

Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment.

For you, we offer discounted staff meat sales, paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6-month anniversary required), and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling. There’s the bonus of free on-site parking and uniform provided.

Tono Mai /To Apply

If you are passionate excited at the prospect of joining one of New Zealand’s largest red meat exporters, apply today. We assess applications as they are received so don’t delay. Click on ‘Apply’ below to submit your application. Applications close 26 June 2026.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.