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Detail-focused, physically fit manufacturing worker with strong teamwork, communication, safety awareness, and ability to pass MOJ/drug checks.Production Workers

Our client is a leader behind some of New Zealand’s best-loved brands and is looking for Production Workers to join a tight-knit team located in Silverdale.

We are looking for production workers who will be required to be hands on with a variety of inhouse baked goods.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Pick and pack of food items
• Sorting, wrapping and quality checking
• Stacking pallets and trays onto conveyor belts
• Heavy lifting up to 25kg 
• Housekeeping duties 

This company operates 24/7 with various shifts on offer, including day and night shifts.
The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong attention to detail
• Physically fit – this is a physical job that requires you to be on your feet all day
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Be able to pass a MOJ and Drug Test
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safety protocols

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity for ongoing work
• Work close to home
• Free parking
• Free treats!
• Weekly pay
• Shift work (escape the Auckland traffic!)

To apply, you must have:

• Reliable transport
• Proof of NZ residency or a valid NZ working visa
• Two work references we can contact

If you are an experienced Industrial Electrician looking for your next challenge across Canterbury or New Plymouth, and you meet the above requirements, we want to hear from you.INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS – MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 

We are currently seeking highly skilled Industrial Electricians for long-term opportunities across Canterbury and New Plymouth-based industrial sites . These roles sit within well-established manufacturing and food processing environments and require strong technical capability, reliability, and leadership on site.

About the Role
You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical systems within heavy industrial environments. This includes planned maintenance, breakdown response, and supporting production uptime in fast-paced manufacturing operations.
These are hands-on, site-based roles within critical production environments where safety, efficiency, and downtime management are essential.

Key Requirements (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Industrial Electrician
• Strong background in manufacturing and/or food processing environments
• Proven experience working in high-volume industrial sites
• Confident working independently and within a team environment
• Previous experience supporting and mentoring apprentices
• Full EWRB Practising Licence (essential and non-negotiable)

What We Are Looking For

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-moving production environments
• Commitment to safety and compliance standards
• Reliable, practical, and solutions-focused approach

What’s On Offer

• Competitive hourly rates
• Long-term stable opportunities across established industrial sites
• Variety of work across maintenance, breakdowns, and project support
• Opportunity to work within leading food and manufacturing environments

If you are an experienced Industrial Electrician looking for your next challenge across Canterbury or New Plymouth , and you meet the above requirements, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

We are looking for 1 x full–time Production Manager – Chicken Processing to be part of our team at Chicking New Zealand Limited’s processing plants in Auckland and Christchurch. This role requires once a month travel to our second plant in Christchurch.

Minimum Guaranteed Hours/Week are 35.

Maximum hours/week you may be required to work are 45.

You will be required to work on some Weekends.

Qualification/Work Experience

You are required to have at least two – three years of previous similar work experience.

Your daily tasks will include-

We are looking for a talented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Production Manager to help lead the day-to-day operations of our growing Production and Packing facilities.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and has strong operational management capability within the food production industry.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the secrecy of recipes is maintained. Ensuring the exact recipe proportions are followed. 

• Hiring, managing, and training supervisors while overseeing the day-to-day running of the facility managing operational costs.

• Managing wage costs, staff rosters, performance, and workforce planning.

• Managing operational planning and outcomes from purchasing through to freight and logistics.

• Building and maintaining a strong workplace culture with effective communication across teams and departments.

• Managing premise and equipment standards, including maintenance.

• Ensuring operation metrics are achieved, analysing data and identifing trends to drive for cost-reduction and process efficiency.

• Delivering an exceptional customer experience to the outlets.

• Effective stock control and cost management.

• Problem solving and continuous improvement.

• Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and operational standards.

• Implementing operational improvements to achieve production and business targets.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous supervisory or management experience of at least two – three years within the meat, chicken, food production industry.

• Strong chicken industry knowledge and understanding of production processes, yields, product handling, and operational requirements.

• Experience managing teams within a production or manufacturing environment.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to build positive working relationships and lead from the front.

• Knowledge of compliance, food safety, and health & safety requirements.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.

• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive efficiencies and performance.

In Return We Provide

• Arrangement of travel and accommodation (if required) in Christchurch.

• The opportunity to join a growing and well-established New Zealand business.

• The ability to showcase your strengths and make a real difference.

• A supportive work environment with a collaborative team culture.

To Apply:

You must be a New Zealand Citizen/ Resident or on a Valid Visa and able to work full time.

**Overview**
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As leaders we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals - building each day on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive.
As the AI Workforce CSA Manager within the ANZ AI Business Solutions Area, you lead a high-performing team of Cloud Solution Architects who enable customers to realize ROI on their Microsoft Copilot and Agents investment to accelerate their agentic AI journey. You set the vision, build capability, and own the strategic relationships and billable delivery business that drive customer success across deployment, usage, and expansion. You model our culture, grow leaders, and hold the team to the highest standards of execution and customer satisfaction - at the leading edge of emerging AI technology. You will lead a high performing, inclusive team through our core leadership values:
Model
+ Live Microsoft's values and lead by example with a "learn it all" growth mindset and a visible commitment to diversity and inclusion.
+ Make principled, customer-first decisions and role-model the ethical, responsible use of AI.
Coach
+ Set clear direction, connect each person's work to customer outcomes, and build deep technical and consultative capability through candid, timely feedback.
+ Develop the next generation of leaders with stretch assignments and continuous skilling on emerging AI.
Care
+ Know your people as individuals and invest genuinely in their growth, careers, and wellbeing.
+ Build belonging and psychological safety where diverse perspectives are heard, valued, and recognized.
**Responsibilities**
Own Strategic Relationships - Microsoft ANZ, Partners & Customers
+ Own executive-level relationships with strategic customers as a trusted advisor on their AI and Copilot transformation.
+ Orchestrate across the Microsoft ANZ business and partner ecosystem to align teams behind shared priorities, channeling customer insights back to Product Groups.
Drive a Billable Business
+ Own the team's billable consumption and delivery business - building and managing pipeline, territory, and forecasting to plan.
+ Convert Customer Success Plans into realized value, driving Copilot usage growth, ROI, and sustainable expansion across the customer lifecycle.
Delivery Execution & Accountability
+ Hold the team to high standards of delivery execution - all work to Microsoft best practice, policy, and repeatable IP.
+ Establish governance and quality rhythms, proactively resolving blockers to customer go-live and value realization.
Customer Satisfaction
+ Own customer satisfaction (CSAT) for the portfolio, instilling a customer-centric culture that listens actively and challenges respectfully.
+ Ensure customers realize value and become advocates, generating references and reusable success patterns.
Technical Leadership & Innovation
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+ Champion IP creation and reuse and keep the team at the leading edge of agentic AI.
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Minimum Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 6+ years' experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting, technology solutions, architecture, or consulting - OR equivalent experience.
+ People-leadership experience leading technical / customer-facing teams - including hiring, coaching, and performance management - or demonstrated leadership of virtual teams at scale.
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Preferred Qualifications
+ 3+ years of people management leading customer-facing technical teams, with a track record of building high-performing, inclusive teams.
+ Proven ability to own and grow a billable consumption or services business - pipeline, territory, forecasting, and value realization.
+ Track record building trusted relationships with senior IT and business executives and orchestrating across complex organizations.
+ Breadth across Microsoft 365 and Azure with depth / SME in two or more of: M365 Copilot; Power Platform / Copilot Studio; Azure AI Foundry; Identity, Information Protection & Compliance; Governance & Risk Management.
+ Understanding of the competitive cloud & AI landscape and M365 partner ecosystem; relevant certifications preferred (e.g., M365 / Copilot Fundamentals, Azure Fundamentals, Cloud Security, PROSCI / Change Management).
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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We’re looking for two experienced Production Operators to join a regulated manufacturing team. This role will suit candidates from pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, food, or other technical production environments who are confident operating equipment, following controlled processes, and working to high quality standards.Production Operators – Technical Manufacturing
We’re looking for two experienced Production Operators to join a regulated manufacturing team. This role will suit candidates from pharmaceutical, bio-tech, medical device, food, or other technical production environments who are confident operating equipment, following controlled processes, and working to high quality standards.

About the Role
You’ll work in a controlled manufacturing environment, operating specialised equipment, following validated procedures, completing technical documentation, and helping deliver safe, consistent, high-quality production outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot specialised production equipment
• Follow site procedures and quality requirements
• Complete production documentation accurately
• Support controlled environment and hygiene standards
• Contribute to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

About You
You’ll bring production experience from a regulated or technical manufacturing environment, strong attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to quality, documentation, and process control.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, bio-tech, medical device, food, petrochemical, or other regulated manufacturing
• Confidence operating automated production, filling, packing, or processing equipment
• Strong documentation skills and process discipline
• Good numeracy, attention to detail, and written communication
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work shifts as required

Preferred Background

• A relevant qualification in science, engineering, or manufacturing is preferred, but practical experience in regulated production is equally valued

What's on Offer

• Work in a technical, regulated manufacturing environment
• Use your skills in a role where quality and precision matter
• Build experience with specialised equipment and processes
• Join a team with long-term development potential

Please note:  Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be able to pass pre-employment checks.

We are a licensed cultivation company, based in Canterbury. 

We are looking for a production manager to join.

Work Hours:

30–40 hours per week (minimum 30 hours guaranteed)

Location:

Canterbury, New Zealand

Permanent role.

The duties include:

• determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans
• planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements
• controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
• monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimise costs
• informing other Managers about production matters
• overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
• directing research into production methods, and recommending and implementing initiatives
• controlling the preparation of production records and reports
• coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements
• directing staff activities and monitoring their performance

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of work experience in Modern Agriculture, Manufacturing, Management, Planning, Business or any other relevant roles OR
• A relevant diploma (at least level 6 or higher) in Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Agriculture, Engineering or or any other related field;
• Must agree to undergo a drug test before recruitment and during employment( due to industry restrictions);
• A clean criminal record; 
• Demonstrating strong attention to detail and a high level of responsibility, as the industry requires strict compliance with regulatory standards.

Priority will be given to New Zealand residents/citizens.

A hands-on role, leading and guiding a team of 20 people in high paced manufacturing facilityJoin a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturer with a long track record of innovation and a strong global footprint. This is a business that combines experience with modern thinking and genuinely looks after its people.

We’re on the lookout for a hands-on Production Lead to manage a team of 18–20 staff in a busy heavy manufacturing environment. Ideally, you’ll come from a background in steel, fabrication, or heavy industry and enjoy leading from the front.

About the Role
This is a true “on the floor” leadership role. You’ll be responsible for keeping production running smoothly while staying close to the work, jumping in on the tools when needed and supporting your team to hit deadlines.

You’ll play a key role in balancing output, quality, and safety while building a capable, well-trained team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate daily operations across a team of 15–20 staff
• Stay hands-on with welding/fabrication when required
• Support complex or priority jobs to keep production on track
• Keep output aligned with production plans and delivery targets
• Champion a strong health & safety culture and run toolbox talks
• Train and develop team members on the floor
• Manage day-to-day workflow, overtime, and team coordination
• Maintain standards across quality, 5S, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

• Background in steel, fabrication, or heavy manufacturing
• Trade-qualified welder (ideal)
• Experience leading teams in a production environment
• A hands-on, lead-by-example approach
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and team culture
• Ability to think on your feet in a busy, fast-moving environment
• Full work rights / NZ residency

Why You’ll Love It

• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
• Established business with a strong reputation
• Varied role with real ownership
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the shop floor
• Monday to Friday role. 

Apply now to make your mark in this leading business. Reach out to Natalie for a confidential chat: /

Work includes operating plant machinery, performing manual industrial tasks, supporting production, and maintaining high standards of equipment care.Are you an experienced operator or hands‑on labourer looking for your next opportunity in heavy industry?
Do you thrive in high‑performance environments where safety, teamwork, and precision matter?
Ready to contribute to one of New Zealand’s most respected industrial operations?
If so, this could be the role for you!

We are seeking Plant Operators and Industrial Labourers to join a major industrial production facility near Invercargill. These positions offer immediate starts, long‑term potential, and the chance to work and have formal training within a world‑class processing environment.

About the Role:
You’ll be part of an essential operational team supporting a large‑scale manufacturer—an environment known for its technical complexity, fast‑paced workflows, and strong safety culture.

Work includes operating plant machinery, performing manual industrial tasks, supporting production processes, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and equipment care.

• Rotating 12‑hour shifts: 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off
• Competitive pay rate: $28 per hour, paid weekly (market leading trade rates also available)
• Variety, challenge, and exposure to advanced production systems

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven commitment to health & safety in industrial environments
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Full driver licence
• Physically fit and able to work in hot, dusty, and high‑activity environments
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug test and full medical (incl. practical/physical assessment)
• Solid references and a work history demonstrating reliability

Even better if you have:

• Experience in industrial labouring, process plants, or heavy manufacturing
• Machinery or vehicle operating experience (e.g., loaders, forklifts, plant equipment)

Why Join Us?
Our client is a recognised leader in safe work practices and one of the benchmark employers within New Zealand’s industrial sector. Ongoing training, development, and career progression are core parts of the workplace culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from women and people of all backgrounds who are passionate about contributing to a high‑performing industrial team.

How to Apply:
To be considered, please submit your CV using the link below.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We are looking for 1 x full–time Production Supervisor – Chicken Processing to
be part of our team at Chicking New Zealand Limited’s processing plant.
Minimum Guaranteed Hours/Week are 35.
Maximum hours/week you may be required to work are 45.
You will be required to work on some Weekends.

Qualification/Work Experience

You are required to have at least 6-12 months of previous similar work
experience.

Your daily tasks will include-

As Production Supervisor, you will work closely with the Production Manager to lead and support teams across all processing departments including grading, cooking, sorting, opening, and packing.

You will play a critical role in ensuring operations run safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining a positive and productive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and supervise production staff across multiple departments

• Coordinate daily production activities to meet operational targets and deadlines

• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and health & safety requirements

• Conduct factory start-up safety and compliance checks

• Monitor product quality and implement corrective actions when required

• Assist with machinery oversight, troubleshooting, and coordination of maintenance

• Support staff training, development, and performance management

• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and compliance documentation

• Promote a strong team culture focused on accountability, safety, and performance

To Apply:

You must be a New Zealand Citizen/ Resident or on a Valid Visa and able to work full time.