Meat Processing

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Meat processing work is factory-based and involves processing (e.g. boning, cutting, filleting), grading and packaging the meat. You’ll also operate processing machinery/knives and complete general day to day duties like cleaning.

What you’ll need to bring to the role

Meat processing work may involve slaughtering animals and you’ll be working with animal carcasses so it’s not for everyone. It may involve shift work, overtime, and weekends over the peak period.

What you’ll get out of it

The meat processing industry offers entry level work with minimal requirements. There may be apprenticeship opportunities (e.g. butcher) or pathways to supervisor or management roles.

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Meat has been a traditional export commodity for New Zealand and also services our domestic market.  Beef, sheep and venison generate the most revenue. This industry includes abattoir operation, meat packaging and freezing, and cured meat/small good manufacturing.

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Locations

Meat processing takes place across all regions in the Top of the South, with three of the main players of the industry having a presence in Nelson/Tasman, Marlborough and Hokitika (West Coast.)

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Meat Processing

Meat processing work is factory-based and involves processing (e.g. boning, cutting, filleting), grading and packaging the meat. You’ll also operate processing machinery/knives and complete general day to day duties like cleaning.

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For Employers

If your work is coming to an end and you are interested in seasonal workforce redeployment please contact:

Top of the South Early Response Team: totsearlyresponse@msd.govt.nz