Trainee Meat Inspectors - Mataura

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AsureQuality in Mataura is recruiting for Trainee Meat Inspectors to join their onsite team in Southland. The role offers a structured training path toward a nationally recognised meat inspector qualification, with paid training and the opportunity to work across New Zealand processing plants once qualified. The position suits someone who is reliable, a good communicator and a true team player, who is comfortable in a hands-on environment and open to weekend, overtime and shift work when required. The company values fairness, diverse teams, and safeguarding food and the environment. To apply, tailor your resume to demonstrate safety focus, a willingness to learn, and fit with Kaitiaki Kai values. Applications close 13 March 2026.

Company Description

About Us

Everyday our experienced team of 1800+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.

We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.

Join us today!

Job Description

If you are looking for a challenging career within the meat industry we are currently recruiting for Trainee Meat Inspectors to be based in Mataura.

AsureQuality are the experts providing a world-class inspection service to New Zealand's red meat industry. The Meat Inspector training is comprehensive, you'll earn a qualification that's recognised around the country and you're paid while you train. Once you're qualified, your skills are recognised at any processing plant in New Zealand. It's a role that's interesting, varied, and provides options to suit your life style. Once qualified weekend, overtime and shift work may be involved. Add to this great workmates, good working conditions and a chance to develop a progressive career within a critical New Zealand industry and you'll see you're on to a good thing when you train to be a Meat Inspector.

So show us you're a fit, reliable team player with good communication skills and work ethic, and we'll show you how to start a promising career in an exciting industry.  For more information visit www.meatinspector.co.nz

Applications close 13 March 2026.

Qualifications

NCEA Level 1 or equivalent