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We are always looking for people who wish to be part of a team which produces market-leading, high-quality meat cuts sourced from the lush and vast landscape of southern New Zealand.

We employ more than 350 staff, many of whom have been with us since we started over 30 years ago.

Our family-based approach means we value our staff and their contribution, and our integrity ensures we reward their efforts too.

See below for our current list of vacancies.

Vacancies

Process Workers Required

Blue Sky Meats – Morton Mains Plant

Are you seeking long-term employment with a forward-thinking company in the red meat industry?

We have a number of vacancies in our Slaughter and Further Processing departments on both dayshift and nightshift for the upcoming season.
We are seeking experienced staff to join our close-knit team.

Candidates must demonstrate the following:

  • Provide references of good attendance
  • Prepared to work as part of a team
  • Willing to learn our processes
  • Be committed to our quality, hygiene and safe work practices

We offer competitive pay rates with opportunities for increased earnings during the peak season.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and undergo a pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screening as a pre-requisite.

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Maintenance Engineer

Blue Sky Pastures - Morton Mains Plant

- Attractive Salary Package

- Great Team Environment

- Permanent Position

- Interesting variety of work

Blue Sky Meats (NZ) Ltd is a global exporter/processor which operates a multi-species processing plant at Morton Mains – Southland, 25km’s outside of Invercargill.

Renowned for top quality products, our business is growing from strength-to-strength… this is where you come in.

Ideally you will be a trade qualified Maintenance & Diagnostics Engineer, however we would consider and support a candidate who has almost completed their trade certification or who has a proven track record on the tools and wishes to complete an adult apprenticeship.

This role will work on a rostered shift basis including some weekend work.

Prior to confirmation of employment, applicants must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical including drug screening.

All applicants must be New Zealand Residents/Citizens or hold a current and valid New Zealand Work Visa.

Applications in Employment Application Form below or in writing to:

Human Resources Manager 

Blue Sky Meats (NZ) Ltd

Morton Mains

R.D. 1. Invercargill, 9871

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th September 5.00pm

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Stockyards Shepherd

Blue Sky Meats - Morton Mains Plant

Blue Sky Meats (NZ) Ltd is a global exporter/processor which operates a multi-species processing plant at Morton Mains – Southland, 25km’s outside of Invercargill.

Renowned for top quality products, our business is growing from strength-to-strength… this is where you come in.

The Position:
Key responsibilities

  • Ensuring the strict NZ/Overseas Animal Welfare standards are complied with at all times
  • Accepting stock for slaughter
  • Verifying ASD’s are completed and correct
  • Classifying stock

The position will report to the Stockyards Supervisor

The Person will be able to demonstrate:

  • Accuracy counting stock
  • Have your own team of dogs
  • Show good stockmanship
  • Effective verbal and written communication

Prior to confirmation of employment, applicants must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical including drug screening.

All applicants must be New Zealand Residents/Citizens or hold a current and valid New Zealand Work Visa.

This role provides competitive pay rates and benefits.

Written applications (including CV) addressed to:
Operations Manager (Further Processing/HR)
Blue Sky Meats (NZ) Ltd
Morton Mains, R.D. 1
Invercargill, 9871

Closing date 5.00pm Friday 4th October 2019

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Livestock Representatives Vacancy

Blue Sky Meats - Morton Mains Plant

Blue Sky Pastures is a global exporter/processor which operates a multi-species processing plant at Morton Mains – Southland, 25km’s outside of Invercargill. 

Renowned for top quality products, our business is growing from strength-to-strength… this is where you come in.

The Position:
Key responsibilities  

  • Servicing client base (Eastern Southland – and surrounding areas)
  • Farming experience / knowledge
  • Animal welfare knowledge
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Previous experience in the industry is preferred

The position will report to the Procurement Manager.

The Person will be able to demonstrate:

  • Working as part of a team as well as being able to work as an individual
  • Great customer relationships
  • Great communication skills
  • Growing potential / new clients
  • IT experience essential
  • Drivers License Essential

Prior to confirmation of employment, applicants must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical including drug screening.

All applicants must be New Zealand Residents/Citizens or hold a current and valid New Zealand Work Visa.

This role provides competitive salary and benefits.

Written applications (including CV) addressed to:
Procurement Manager (Willie Watson)
Blue Sky Pastures
Morton Mains, R.D. 1
Invercargill, 9871

Closing date 5.00pm Friday 25th October 2019


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