Seafood Process Workers

Gisborne Fisheries is a proud, family-owned wholesaler based in Gisborne. We specialize in delivering the freshest, expertly processed finfish overnight across the North Island year-round. We are seeking reliable and hard-working Seafood Process Workers to join our production team. You will play a vital role in processing, packaging, and handling our quality products.

In this role, you will:

• Fillet, scale, grade, and pack fish
• Inspecting and washing product to ensure top quality
• Manually unloading/loading trucks and icing fishing vessels
• Moving product in and out of chillers and freezers
• Operating processing machinery safely
• Packing and freezing bait
• Cleaning and sanitising work areas and equipment to high health standards

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role, including strong knife skills (filleting or deboning).
• Physical Fitness: To be physically fit and capable of performing manual, heavy lifting duties.
• Skills: Excellent hand-eye coordination, self-management, and strong time management skills.
• Safety & Compliance: A strong commitment to Health & Safety. Pre-employment drug screening, ongoing drug/alcohol testing, and a criminal history check are required.

You’ll receive a full-time position (minimum 40 hours per week, with weekend work during peak processing seasons), competitive pay, and the opportunity to work alongside a supportive, local team.

Applications are managed by People Plus Ltd on behalf of Gisborne Fisheries. To apply, send us your CV and tell us why the role appeals to you before the closing date of 5pm, Tuesday 27th October 2026. We will be reviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and may appoint earlier!