Tuna Season - Motueka

• Join the Talley’s Team for Tuna Season in Westport!
• Great Pay, Awesome Perks, and Plenty of Opportunities for Growth

 Ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved in the excitement of Tuna Season? Talley’s Motueka is looking for Tuna Yard Staff to join our hardworking crew. If you’re up for a physical, fast-paced job in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

Tuna season is just around the corner, and we need enthusiastic team members to help with the unloading and loading of trucks and vessels. You'll play a key role in keeping things running smoothly at our Motueka site, ensuring that our high-quality products get to the right place at the right time.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Unloading and loading of trucks and vessels (including forklift operation and manual handling)
• Ensuring our top-quality product standards are maintained throughout the process
• Icing and cleaning vessels, including vessel cases
• Assisting with general yard duties to keep things shipshape
• Loading/Unloading of Tuna Tanks & Freezers

What We’re Looking For:

• Forklift experience or an OSH licence (nice to have, but not a must)
• Willingness to work flexible hours and take on physically demanding tasks
• A team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Reliable with good attendance—we’re all about working hard together!

What We Offer:

• Great working conditions – you’ll be part of a supportive and friendly team
• Performance-based pay – show us what you’ve got and earn more!
• Training provided – we’ll get you up to speed with everything you need to know
• Staff discounts and perks – enjoy discounts on our delicious seafood and other Talley’s products!

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 12 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.

Talley’s is a drug-free workplace, and all candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment and random drug screening. Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.