Coldstore Supervisor


  • Join our Nelson site as Coldstore Supervisor and take advantage of various staff discounts and perks
  • Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality
  • Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations

About the role

We are looking for a Coldstore Supervisor to join the team at our Nelson site.

Reporting to the Coldstore Manager, you will assist with all day-to-day operations, including container loadouts, grading of product, and supervising of staff.

As Coldstore Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing the grading and storing of frozen product
  • Ensuring export containers are loaded accurately and efficiently
  • Liaising with the Sales, Logistics, and Freight departments regarding orders
  • Ensuring frozen product is complaint and to temperature
  • Filling in for the Coldstore Manager as and when required

 For this role, you’ll need:

  • Proven experience at a supervisory or management level
  • Strong understanding of H&S and Compliance procedures
  • Excellent time management & communication skills
  • Forklift License
  • Ability to manage others

 With Talley’s, you get:

  • Great working conditions
  • Generous staff discounts and perks
  • Annual wage reviews
  • Gear and PPE provided
  • Job security and stability – we continue to operate all year round

About Talley’s

Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, and vegetable products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 13 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?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, click the link to submit your resume and cover letter

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is 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. Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.

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Permanent

Job no: LLAK50367

Location: Nelson

Closing Date: Sunday, 11 January 2026