Seasonal Process Workers

Join the Hellers Team and Get Ready for a Delicious Christmas Season!

Are you ready to be part of something big? At Hellers Ltd, we’re not just making bacon, ham, and smallgoods—we’re crafting delicious moments that bring people together. As one of New Zealand’s leading manufacturer and distributor of Bacon, Ham and Smallgoods, our award-winning brands are celebrated nationwide.

This Christmas season, we’re ramping up production and looking for enthusiastic and driven Process Workers to join our dynamic team at our facility in Kaiapoi, North Canterbury.

What We’re Looking For:

• Motivated and reliable people willing to learn new skills.
• Reliable transport and a valid license are a must.
• Good physical fitness to handle the demands of standing and heavy lifting in a cool environment.
• Previous experience with food is a bonus, but don’t worry—full training will be provided!

Shifts and Availability:

• Fixed term work for our Christmas Seasonal period
• Must be available from 2nd October 2026 to 6th December 2026
• Curing Department
  • 4:00am – 1:00pm
  • 1:00pm – 10:30pm
• Ready To Eat Department
  • 6:00am – 3:00pm
  • 3:00pm – 12:00am
• Monday to Friday but must have flexibility to work a Saturday if required.

Apply Now and Join Our Festive Fun!

Take the plunge and apply today to be a part of our exciting holiday season. At Hellers, we prioritise safety, which is why pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all candidates. And of course, you’ll need to be legally allowed to work in New Zealand.

Candidates will be reviewed as they apply, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.