2026 Hoki Season

• Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality.
• Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple locations.

About the role

Right now, we have several seasonal 'Food Process Worker' positions available for our upcoming Hoki season. We’re on the lookout for people who enjoy working in a team environment, and who have a good work ethic and enthusiasm to turn up to work. Various positions available for Packers, Trimmers and Filleters. Full training for all positions available. Due to start mid-June 2026

Day and Night Positions available

As a Food Processor, you will be responsible for:  

• Packing and Handling Fish
• Filleting and Trimming Fish
• Ensuring the standard of product meets company standards
• All day-to-day tasks required as normal
• Ensure product is handled with care at every step of the process

For this role, you’ll need.

• Good understanding of English
• Physically fit
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Experience with Handling and packing Fish

With Talley’s, you get:

• Training provided
• Great working conditions
• Generous staff discounts and perks
• Opportunities for performance-based pay
• Support from EAP services to make sure your wellbeing comes first

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 until the positions are filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.

 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

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