Halal Slaughterer at Silver Fern Farms Limited

Job Description:

Latest job information from Silver Fern Farms Limited for the position of Halal Slaughterer. If the Halal Slaughterer vacancy in Otago matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Silver Fern Farms Limited for the position of Halal Slaughterer below matches your qualifications.

We are looking for Halal Slaughterers for the upcoming season. We are seeking candidates to work for our plant in Finegand, Otago. 

Our teams across New Zealand are seeking to employ staff at the peak of season and are a significant local contributor to the community.

We are looking for Halal Slaughterers for the upcoming season. We are seeking candidates to work for our plants in

• Finegand, Otago 
• Pareora, Canterbury 
• Waitane, Southland
• Hokitika, West Coast 

Job requirements:

•  A team player who can work closely with others.
•  Must have two years of relevant work experience 
•  Be eligible to work in New Zealand

Working arrangements:

• Earn a minimum of $900 to $1050 gross per week.
• Minimum 30 hours per week
• Shift times vary from 5.50am to 3.30pm and 2.50pm to 12.00am depending on site location
• We pay a minimum of $30 hourly and maximum of $35 hourly

Job Duties/Key Requirements:

Processing duties and tasks including but not limited to the following

• Halal Slaughtermen must be practicing members of the Muslim faith.
• All slaughter activities must comply with company procedure Our Methods 073 and Our Technique OT090SH.
• Animals must be positioned to face Mecca (Qibla) at the time of slaughter.
• The halal cut must sever all soft tissue below the spinal column, including the carotid arteries and jugular veins, and must be completed in one continuous movement.
• The slaughterman must recite the halal prayer ("Bismillah Allahuakbar") before and during the halal cut.
• All Halal Slaughtermen must be fully trained and competent in the relevant unit standards associated with halal slaughter.
• PPE must be cleaned and washed regularly according to required procedures.
• The slaughterman’s knife must be sterilised between every animal to ensure hygiene and compliance.

 To find out more click 'Apply'. Applications open from 11/03/2026 closing 26/03/2026

Job Info:

• Company: Silver Fern Farms Limited
• Position: Halal Slaughterer
• Work Location: Otago
• Country: NZ

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