Slaughterer

Progressive Meats are looking for staff who are a cut above the rest! We are a leading edge processor of Lamb and Beef in the sunny Hawke's Bay.

Full-time permanent Slaughterers are needed for 2026 and beyond.

Two-years previous experience required, just bring your positive, proactive attitude and you will go far. We are Keen to provide you with the skills and experience to go far in the butchery trade.

Keen for good reliable income all year around – APPLY TODAY

Roles available across our departments in Lamb / Beef further processing.

Tasks and responsibilities of a Slaughterer include :

• Receiving animals to yard
• Operating Stunning Equipment
• Severing ovine / bovine heads
• Removing skin / hide
• Evisceration
• Sorting and handling by-products
• Dispatching carcasses

We currently have opportunities to for the right candidates to walk into roles available across our departments in Lamb / Beef Slaughter.

Department 10-hour Shift start times Monday to Friday are :

Weekend availability required over Spring / Summer and Autumn.

There is a minimum of 30 guaranteed hours of work per week.

These roles require :

We are looking for those job seekers out there that have team player mindsets, thrive under pressure and are continuously setting new goals to work towards personally and professionally.

The pay scale is : $26.50 - $29.66 per hour

Candidates are invited to submit their CV, and complete an application form via our careers section of our website

It'll be a mis- steak if you don't!

Please note :

1.  Applicants must be in NZ and have the legal right to work without sponsorship.

2. Applicants will have to complete a Progressive Meats application form, include 2 work References and provide identification as part of the shortlisting process.

3. Applicants need to supply an ACC Pre-employment Check report through MyACC login.

4. All candidates will be required to undergo drug & alcohol screening prior to being offered employment.  (We don't just say this, we really do test 100% of our candidates).

5. Successful candidates will be required to complete Ministry of Justice Checks.

Progressive Meats Limited ~

Progressive by name and nature.