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Silver Fern Farms Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Environment & Agriculture
  • Media & Communications
  • Technology

Founded in 1948, we are New Zealand's leading procurer, processor, marketer and exporter of premium quality lamb, beef and venison.   

Our 'plate-to-pasture' strategy is how we make it happen - focusing first on identifying consumer needs, and then working with our farmers to grow animals and apply our expertise to meet those needs.

Our Sustainable Chain of Care

Our sustainable chain of care is fundamental to the way we produce, 100% Made of New Zealand grass-fed red meat.

Environmental

  • Carbon & Energy
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Waste (including packaging)

Social

  • Engaged People Sustaining Communities
  • Food Safety & Quality
  • Animal Welfare

Financial

  • Sustainable Future for Farmers
  • Market Access
  • Financial Performance

Career opportunities

Passionate people are at the heart of our business. We offer a range of diverse career paths, opportunities and support to everyone who works with us.

Silver Fern Farms offers diverse career paths and we are always looking for talented people ready to reach their full potential.

We are aware passionate people are the cornerstone of our business. We recognise talent and strive to help people achieve their goals. We focus on career progression and development through our Coaching Programme for seasonal employees and Performance Development Process (PDP) for permanent employees.

We provide opportunities for production supervision and management, engineering and trades, health and safety, and quality assurance. Other fields include jobs in sales, marketing, livestock procurement, logistics, finance, IT and human resources, which are carried out from the Corporate Office in Dunedin, or support offices in Hastings and Christchurch.

Seasonal Employment

Employment opportunities within Silver Fern Farms often begin in the area of meat processing at 1 of our 14 plants. 

Process workers are employed in a variety of jobs including shepherds, slaughterers, boners, trimmers, packers, pelt graders, freezer hands and general labourers. For people with ambition and aptitude there is enormous potential for career progression within the company.

We also employ students who simply want to earn some good money over the summer.

When a plant gets your application, they may contact you to arrange an interview, a pre-employment medical and a drug test. If your application is successful, you will be contacted to arrange a starting date. It is that simple.

Graduate Programme

Our Graduate Career Programme is made up of THREE 12-month placements. Each placement will see you working across different business units, potentially in a variety of regions across New Zealand.

The Process

  1. Application
  2. Recruitment process
  3. Orientation & Induction programme
  4. Three-year rotational placement programme
  5. Review & Feedback
  6. Opportunities for permanent employment

Opportunities will vary year-on-year depending on business needs, but there’s always sure to be something that will create a unique learning experience.

When you start you’ll develop your skills and expertise through a series of practical placements and development opportunities across the business. You’ll also get the opportunity to network, learn from subject matter experts and develop the skills and knowledge that will give you a solid foundation to build a Silver Fern Farms career.

Governance

Our governance policies, our board of directors and our executive committee - ensuring our future as a world-leading food company.

Silver Fern Farms Limited is a 50:50 partnership between Silver Fern Farms Co-operative and Shanghai Maling.

100% Made of New Zealand

We are a company of proud, passionate farmers and food people, dedicated to doing the right thing, collaborating and innovating, and always creating inspirational food for our customers.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • We have offices in New Zealand, and others in markets all around the world.
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
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Business & Management
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Creative Arts
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Engineering & Mathematics
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Sciences
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Trades & Services
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IT & Computer Science
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Medical & Health Sciences
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Food, Hospitality & Personal Services