Seafood Process Worker Blenheim


 

  • Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality
  • Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations
We are looking for Seafood process workers to join the Blenheim Site Team for the new mussel season. 

 

1/2 Shell Mussel Factory and Meatline:

  • Positions: Mussel Openers, General Hands, Packers, Graders, Quality Controllers, Supervisors
  • Shifts: Dayshift & Nightshift

 

Remuneration: $25.13 – $50.00 per hour

Waged roles will generally be paid between $25.13 and $27.45 per hour, depending on the position. Contract Opening roles are paid on a piece-rate basis for each mussel opened, with a minimum hourly rate of $25.13. For productive openers, the piece-rate system provides the opportunity to earn significantly more, with potential earnings of up to $50.00 per hour.

 

With Talley's, you get:

  • Training provided
  • Great working conditions
  • Opportunities for performance-based pay
  • Gear and PPE provided

 

About Talley’s

Talley’s is proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood and mussel products locally and to the world. With a large team of employees across multiple South Island locations, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

To find out more, check out our company video below:

Ready to start?

Applications will be reviewed as they are received 

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.

Apply now

Seasonal

Job no: IQAI60777

Location: Blenheim

Cost Centre: Shellfish - Blenheim

Closing Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026