Harvester
If you are someone who enjoys fast paced work, motivated by being financially rewarded for exceeding targets, and excited by a new challenge, then we want to hear from you.
About Meadow Mushrooms
Meadow Mushrooms is one of New Zealand’s great entrepreneurial stories. Founded in 1970, this family-owned business has grown into the country’s leading mushroom producer, delivering around 9 million mushrooms every week. Today, we’re recognised as a leader in fresh produce nationally and within the global mushroom industry.
The Opportunity
We are seeking reliable, hardworking harvesters to join our Harvesting team. These roles are hands-on and physically active, working in our growing rooms to ensure mushrooms are harvested and handled to the highest quality standards. You will be part of a dedicated team where attention to detail and consistency is highly valued.
Permanent, part time
Based in Hornby, Christchurch
Roster:
Saturday - Wednesday; or
Thursday - Monday
Key Responsibilities
Harvesting & Quality
Carefully pick mushrooms by hand according to our specifications
Identify and report any crop or quality issues to supervisors promptly
Packing & Handling
Place harvested product into crates or trays ensuring minimal handling damage
Follow hygiene and food safety procedures at all times
Teamwork & Workplace Safety
Work well with colleagues to meet daily targets and maintain a positive team environment
Adhere to Health & Safety policies, use PPE correctly and report hazards or incidents
What You’ll Bring
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for sustained periods, including standing, bending and lifting
Good attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
Positive attitude, reliable attendance and a strong team focus
Willingness to work flexible hours, including early starts and weekends
Previous experience in harvesting, horticulture or packing is an advantage, but full training will be provided
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
You’ll join a hardworking, down-to-earth team who take pride in growing and delivering the very best product. This role offers stable ongoing work, practical on-the-job training and the chance to be part of an operation where your contribution matters every day.
Join a team who are:
Creators who lead the way
Specialists bringing their best every day
A community that’s in it together
Keen to Grow With Us?
If this opportunity sounds like you, apply now.
You will be need to meet residency requirements by holding New Zealand Citizenship or a Resident Visa. This role would not suit someone looking for short term employment.
*Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment health assessment and drug test.
- Department
- Harvesting
- Role
- Harvester
- Locations
- Hornby, Christchurch
About Meadow Mushrooms
Meadow Mushrooms has been in the business of nourishing New Zealand communities since 1970. We do this through the nutritious mushrooms we grow and the numerous community groups or not-for-profit organisations we support with monetary and food donations. But we also do it through the many local suppliers and service providers we use, and the jobs we create to support our local and national economy.
We put the sustainability of our business over the past 50 years down to our passion and our people, right across the supply chain – from engineers, growers, harvesters and packers to procurement, technical, human resources, finance, sales, marketing and more. We employ close to 500 staff, most of whom are based at our farm or our composting site, both proudly set in the heart of Canterbury.
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