Knife Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

This is a featured job

Experienced Butchers / Boners

This is a Full time job

Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
Ongoing training and career development
Supportive, safe, and team-focused workplace

Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
Ongoing training and career development
Supportive, safe, and team-focused workplace

Looking for an opportunity to join a team that focuses on providing great service, advancing your skills and a brighter future? Look no further.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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This is a featured job

Smallgood/Butcher

at Netherby Meats Limited

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

$25 – $35 per hour

Sausage Making
Meat Curing
Meat Preparation

Sausage Making
Meat Curing
Meat Preparation

Earn while you learn Small goods manufacturing and butchering the old fashioned way

subClassification: ButchersButchers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Listed nine days ago

Meat Handlers | Knife Hands

at ALH Limited

This is a Full time job

Otahuhu, Auckland

$24.50 p/h | 10-12 hour shifts
No experience required (preferred) + great attitude
Must be reliable and comfortable in varied environments

$24.50 p/h | 10-12 hour shifts
No experience required (preferred) + great attitude
Must be reliable and comfortable in varied environments

Meat Handlers needed in Otahuhu! $24.50 p/h, ongoing work. No experience required (preferred). Must be reliable and comfortable in varied environments

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Process Workers Needed

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Weekly Pay
Long Term Opportunities
PPE provided

Weekly Pay
Long Term Opportunities
PPE provided

We are currently seeking skilled and motivated

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Skilled Knife Hand | Experienced Meat Processor

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otahuhu, Auckland

$52,000

$25p/h | Temp to Permanent Opportunity
Minimum 2+ Years experience required
South Auckland location | Immediate start available

$25p/h | Temp to Permanent Opportunity
Minimum 2+ Years experience required
South Auckland location | Immediate start available

Experienced Skilled Knife Hands wanted in South Auckland. Temp to perm role, $25/hr. 2+ years required. Ongoing opportunity.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty three days ago

Mussel Openers

at Sea Products Mussels Limited

This is a Full time job

Drury, Auckland

Process Workers for factory in South Auckland.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

23d ago

Listed six days ago

Boners, Slicers & Slaughterpeople - Relocate to Australia

at Bindaree Food Group

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Up to AUD 1800/week + super + benefits (AUD)

Put your knife skills to work in an international beef business
Refer a friend and earn extra cash when they join the team
Relocate to Australia and build your future with Monbeef

Put your knife skills to work in an international beef business
Refer a friend and earn extra cash when they join the team
Relocate to Australia and build your future with Monbeef

Use your knife skills as a boner, slicer or halal slaughterperson at our Cooma plant, helping deliver quality beef across Australia and overseas.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Picker Packer

at Hellers

This is a Full time job

Kaiapoi, Canterbury

Kaiapoi location – 15 minutes drive from Central Christchurch
Free, secure, on-site carparking
Free product for team members every week

Kaiapoi location – 15 minutes drive from Central Christchurch
Free, secure, on-site carparking
Free product for team members every week

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Picker Packer to join our Warehouse team.

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Vegetable Harvester and Packhouse Team Member on Organic Farm

at Streamside Organics

This is a Full time job

Leeston, Canterbury

$26 – $27.80 per hour

Organic farm looking for Harvest and Packhouse Team member to harvest, pack, and grow fresh organic produce.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Knife Hand

at The Recruitment Company

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Competitive

Career growth opportunity, perm possibility
Roles are rostered Monday to Saturday
Join a great team

Career growth opportunity, perm possibility
Roles are rostered Monday to Saturday
Join a great team

We are currently seeking reliable and skilled Knife Hands to join a fast-paced food production environment based in Wiri, Auckland.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

21d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

WAREHOUSE PRODUCTION AND SAW OPERATOR

at High Grade Metals Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

Full time role working Monday to Friday.
Well-equipped premises with high quality precision saws.
Supportive team culture where safety is a priority.

Full time role working Monday to Friday.
Well-equipped premises with high quality precision saws.
Supportive team culture where safety is a priority.

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Production and Saw Operator to join our growing warehouse team.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

14d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Picker Packer Twilight

at Kaan's Catering Supplies Ltd

This is a Full time job

South Dunedin, Otago

Weekly pay & Overtime After 40 Hours
Meal Provided
Career Growth Opportunities Tailored to Your Strengths.

Weekly pay & Overtime After 40 Hours
Meal Provided
Career Growth Opportunities Tailored to Your Strengths.

Join a fast‑paced Dunedin warehouse team! Night shifts, weekly pay, free meals, and growth opportunities await. Apply now!

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Logistics Assistant - Christchurch

at NZ Blood Service

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$72,744 - $80,357

Interested in Logistics and Supply chain as a career?
Be part of a unique organisation saving lives and making a positive difference!
Our search is on for a team player …. Is this you?

Interested in Logistics and Supply chain as a career?
Be part of a unique organisation saving lives and making a positive difference!
Our search is on for a team player …. Is this you?

Our Christchurch Logistics team is looking for a new colleague to join our tight-knit team!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Smallgood/Butcher

at Netherby Meats Limited

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

$25 – $35 per hour

Sausage Making
Meat Curing
Meat Preparation

Sausage Making
Meat Curing
Meat Preparation

Earn while you learn Small goods manufacturing and butchering the old fashioned way

subClassification: ButchersButchers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22d ago

Listed three days ago

Saw Operator / Warehouse Storeperson

at Vulcan

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Weekly wages + permanent full-time role

Monday to Friday – enjoy your weekends
Guaranteed hours and stable income
Training and long-term career opportunities

Monday to Friday – enjoy your weekends
Guaranteed hours and stable income
Training and long-term career opportunities

Operate saws, pick and pack stainless steel orders, use forklifts/cranes, and build your skills in a hands-on metals warehouse role.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Production Operator

at Koppers Performance Chemicals NZ

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Looking to work close to home? An exciting opportunity has become available for a Production Operator to support our facility in Wiri, Auckland.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

20d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Knifehand

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Full time job

Southland

$24 – $27 per hour

Weekly Pay
Team environment: Work with a skilled, collaborative crew.
Work-life balance: A schedule that respects your personal time.

Weekly Pay
Team environment: Work with a skilled, collaborative crew.
Work-life balance: A schedule that respects your personal time.

Competitive salary, training & development, health initiatives. Join our dynamic production team in Southland.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Picker Packer Nightshift

at Kaan's Catering Supplies Ltd

This is a Full time job

South Dunedin, Otago

Weekly pay & Overtime After 40 Hours
Meal Provided
Training & Growth Opportunities

Weekly pay & Overtime After 40 Hours
Meal Provided
Training & Growth Opportunities

Join a fast‑paced Dunedin warehouse team! Night shifts, weekly pay, free meals, and growth opportunities await. Apply now!

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Packaging Operator

at Parrotdog Brewery Limited

This is a Full time job

Lyall Bay, Wellington

Hands on experience in operating and troubleshooting canning lines
State of the art production facility equipped with the latest brewing technology
Join a passionate team at one of NZ’s award-winning Champion Large Brewery

Hands on experience in operating and troubleshooting canning lines
State of the art production facility equipped with the latest brewing technology
Join a passionate team at one of NZ’s award-winning Champion Large Brewery

Join our Packaging team as a Packaging Operator, where you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality, consistent, and award-winning beers

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

20d ago

Listed fourteen days ago