Processing Operator (Primary)

We are looking for someone to join our primary processing team. You will be a night owl as this role is working a roster of Sunday to Thursday, 7pm to 3am. However, some flexibility is required at times due to operational requirements. Please note, with a move of our primary operations to Marlborough in the pipeline, this would be a fixed term position until October 2028.

Our primary department is where the processing of our salmon starts, our team works together ensuring we have the best product possible, and that’s where you come in. You’ll be keen to get stuck in, ready to tackle anything and be a real team player. You will be responsible for general factory duties including gilling and grading our Salmon and ensuring that our products meet quality standards.

What we are looking for

• Ideally you will have prior manufacturing experience (FMCG preferred)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable and hardworking
• Practical health & safety knowledge and experience
• Eager for hands-on work

In return you will receive a competitive hourly rate, an evening shift allowance, plus an additional 1 week’s annual leave per annum for working an evening shift.

New Zealand King Salmon is the world’s largest producer of King salmon. We raise and market the finest salmon globally under the Ōra King, Regal, and Southern Ocean brands. We strive to grow healthy kai, healthy communities, healthy relationships, healthy environments, and healthy economies. This will contribute to growing a healthier Aotearoa and toward a healthier tomorrow.

If you are interested in this opportunity, then apply now!

Applications close 30/10/26

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

New Zealand King Salmon is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a pre-employment, post incident and reasonable cause drug testing programme in place.