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OYSTER OPENERS & OYSTER SHUCKERS REQUIRED

Join a leading New Zealand seafood processing company in Wiri as a Knife Hand/Oyster Opener, where your knife skills in filleting or meat processing will be valued in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm

Organisation
1st Call Recruitment
Location
Auckland
Work type
Contract or Temp
Category
Transport / Logistics / Drivers
Posted
20 Jul 2026
Closes
28 Aug 2026

Highlights

  • Proven knife skills –filleting, meat, or poultry
  • Seafood processing experience(a bonus, not essential)
  • Physically fit – able to handle repetitive and heavy tasks up to 20kgs
  • Comfortable working in cold,wet environments
  • Reliable, punctual, and have your own transport
  • Able to stand for long periods
  • Legally eligible to work in NZ
  • Able to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Monday to Friday - 7am to 3.30pm
  • Supportive, team-focused workplace
  • Work with a well-respected name in the NZ seafood industry

Job description

OYSTER PACKERS & OYSTER SHUCKERS REQUIRED

Join one of New Zealand’s leading seafood processing companies

We’re looking for experienced Knife Hands/ Oyster Openers to be part of a hardworking, supportive team based in Wiri.

If you’ve got a background in filleting, butchery, or meat/poultry processing, this could be ta great opportunity for you!

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven knife skills –filleting, meat, or poultry
  • Seafood processing experience(a bonus, not essential)
  • Physically fit – able to handle repetitive and heavy tasks up to 20kgs
  • Comfortable working in cold,wet environments
  • Reliable, punctual, and have your own transport
  • Able to stand for long periods
  • Legally eligible to work in NZ
  • Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

What’s in It for You:

  • Monday to Friday - 7am to 3.30pm
  • Supportive, team-focused workplace
  • Opportunity to grow your skills and experience
  • Work with a well-respected name in the NZ seafood industry

Apply Now### or get in touch to learn more!