The Opportunity

We are seeking reliable, hardworking packing operators to join our Packshed team. These roles are hands-on and physically active, working in our chillers to ensure mushrooms are sorted and handled to the highest quality standards. You will be part of a dedicated team where attention to detail and consistency is highly valued.

Positions available

• Casual positions only

Please note, that these roles do not have a set finish time. Some days you may finish earlier, while others may finish later. You will be required to work until all duties for the day are completed.

These roles are based at our site in Hornby, Christchurch.

Key Responsibilities

Quality

• Carefully pick mushrooms by hand according to our specifications

• Identify and report quality issues to team leaders promptly

Packing & Handling

• Prepare and pack products for dispatch, ensuring correct labelling, weights, and presentation

• Operate within pre-pack and slicing areas, maintaining accuracy and consistency

• Work efficiently in cool temperature environments while maintaining product integrity

• Follow all hygiene, sanitation, and food safety procedures at all times

Dispatch & Processing

• Assist with preparing orders for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Check packed products against order requirements before shipment

• Support slicing and processing tasks as required, ensuring product quality is maintained

• Maintain clean and organised workstations across all operational areas

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

About Us

Meadow Mushrooms is a proud New Zealand family-owned business in Christchurch. What started with two entrepreneurs experimenting with growing mushrooms has grown into one of New Zealand’s leading mushroom producers.

More than 55 years on, we’re still family-led and have kept that same entrepreneurial spirit—aim high, keep learning, invest in our people and keep looking for better ways to do things.

Today, our farms in Christchurch and Dunsandel combine technology, innovation and specialist knowledge to grow high-quality mushrooms in carefully controlled environments.

We’re mushroom obsessed—and proud of it. That obsession drives everything we do – from how we grow, to how we pick, to how we think about the food on our table. We love that we grow nature’s think tank: fresh, nourishing mushrooms that are full of goodness to fuel Kiwis and make meals better every day.

When you join Meadow Mushrooms, you’ll be part of a down-to-earth team that’s in it together. It’s a great place to build your skills, learn from experienced people and be part of a New Zealand food business with a story that’s still growing.

You’ll be joining a team of Creators, Specialists and a Community—people who lead the way, bring their best every day and are in it together.

Apply Online Now

If this opportunity sounds like you, apply now.

You will 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.