Butcher & General Hand (hybrid role)

Location: Hawarden (North Canterbury)

Our vision at Patoa Farms is “pig farming with excellence to bless our people, community and industry partners”. We pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainable farming practices, superior animal welfare, and industry leading practices. As New Zealand’s largest pig farm, Patoa Farms has a team of approximately 60 people who manage the care of approximately 5,000 breeding sows and their progeny.

We have a full-time hybrid role available – we are seeking a trade qualified Butcher (or holds solid industry experience) to work as a combination between butchery and as a general hand.

Key Responsibilities & Required Sills – Butcher A farm butcher at Patoa Farms processes animals which have been injured, and not able to be put on transport.

Applicants must demonstrate a proven capability to manage all the following areas successfully:

• euthanise any pigs as required by the farm managers or other approved person
• process any pigs as per instructions from management that need to be euthanised and are fit for human consumption
• break down any sows for processing as required
• always keep all equipment clean and in a safe working condition
• work in developing SOPs for tasks related to the butchery
• ensure all knives and butchery tools meet appropriate safety standards
• ensure that the chillers are always working as designed to the required temperature for the safe storage of meat as required
• operate and store any firearms safely as per the arms code. Firearms license is preferred.

Key Responsibilities - Butchery & General Hand The Butchery & General Hand shall be responsible to help practically on the farm where required. Experience in repairs and maintenance is advantageous.

Tasks may be, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in building and repair work e.g. pig huts, roofing, foundations, plumbing/water lines work, gates, site preparation
• Landcare assistance e.g. gardening, mowing, weed spraying & control
• Weaning
• General stock work
• Machinery operation

Hours & Rate

• This is a full-time hybrid role. Some weekend work may be required.
• Pay rate is dependent on experience.

Recruitment Process

• Applicants MUST hold New Zealand Citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a valid New Zealand Work Permit.
• Please apply through Trademe ensuring you attach your C.V. and Cover Letter.
• All applications will be responded to in due course.
• Please note that Patoa Farms is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is a requirement for employment.