Nightshift Team Leader – Primary Butchery

About the role

Silver Fern Farms Dargaville is seeking a Nightshift Team Leader for its Primary Butchery. Working the 2.30 pm‑12.30 am shift (45 hours per week), you will lead a team of 46 production staff, ensuring safety, quality and production targets are met.

Key responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to a night‑shift production team.
• Ensure team members understand expectations and how their output contributes to departmental targets.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, accountability and teamwork.
• Collaborate with the Department Team Leader to drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Primary Butchery during night hours.

Required profile

• Passionate about delivering high standards and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience leading people and helping them grow.
• Positive, teamwork‑oriented mindset.
• Strong coordination, organisational, adaptability and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Discounted staff meat sales.
• Paid sick leave from day one of employment.
• Confidential employee assistance (career planning, financial advice, counselling).
• Free on‑site parking and provided uniform.