Tuna yard staff

• Join Talleys Westport as a yard hand and take advantage of our generous staff discounts & perks and great working conditions

• 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 Wharf Yard staff to join the team for our upcoming tuna season at our Westport Talleys Site.   Hours of work: 06:00am – 14:30pm + overtime if required.

You will be responsible for:

• All aspects of Truck and Vessel Unloading & Loading (Forklift and manual labour)
• Ensuring the standard of product meets company standard
• Icing of vessels
• Cleaning of vessel cases
• General yard duties

For this role, you’ll need:

• Current OSH or forklift licence would be an advantage, but not essential
• Must be available to work varied days and hours
• Must be willing to do physical work
• Be a team player
• Good attendance

With Talley’s, you get:

• Great working conditions
• Opportunity for performance - based pay
• Training provided
• Generous staff discounts and perks

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.

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

Applications close 20.12.2025

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.