Employment Coordinator

Te Tūranga, About the Role:

Silver Fern Farms Takapau have an exciting opportunity for an Employment Coordinator. This fast paced and broad role is part of our experienced team. As the Employment Co-ordinator, you will implement, maintain and facilitate good employment practices on site and be responsible for the coordination and delivery of people related initiatives and activities on site, including recruitment, selection and onboarding.

Our ideal candidate will inspire absolute trust and confidence and enjoy adapting to ever changing priorities. The role provides excellent support service to managers, applicants and employees and looks to continuously improve the service they deliver.

Ōu Pūkenga, About You

The successful candidate will have previous experience within HR or recruitment and bring energy and commitment to the role.

• Successful experience with influencing others and proactively driving a strong culture that aligns with the Silver Fern Farms values – Unstoppable Together, Improving Tomorrow and Always Caring
• Tech savvy, enjoys working with systems and processes including social media
• Demonstrable organisational & planning skills
• Good relationship building skills
• High customer service focus
• A problem solver with the ability to make timely and quality decisions
• A good knowledge of employment and HR related law in New Zealand
• Able to present to groups in promoting our site
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff across all levels of the business and play a leading role in streamlining processes and activities that support skills and technical development adapted to the business needs

Te Ahurea, Why work for 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), subsidised health insurance, and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling. There is free on-site parking too.

Tono Mai, How To Apply

Click on ‘Apply’ below to submit your application. We assess applications as they are received so don’t delay. Applications close 14 July 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.