Work with us

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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Shearers Required

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, hygiene is a big part of our process… this is where you come in. 

We have two positions for shearers. Ideally you will be a shearer or have shearing hand piece experience. To find out more, apply now. 

  • The shearing is done on the chain 
  • The animal requires three simple shearing blows or procedures
  • It is not physically demanding so would suit semi- retired or non- front- line shearer
  • All equipment and clothing is supplied
  • Good rates of pay, incentive and clean up payment with overtime available
  • Night Shift 
  • Warm dry atmosphere

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.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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