Job Description
Te Tūranga | About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Administrator to support our Waitane plant, near Gore. The role is a great mix of administration, payroll, recruitment and customer service and will give the right person an opportunity to really flex their relationship-building skills.
In this varied position, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the wider on-site team including Training, Employment and Site Leaders. The core of this role is managing general administrative queries, timesheets and some regular reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a positive attitude and a passion for putting their customers at the heart of everything they do, always looking to go above and beyond for people.
This role is part-time, for 30 hours per week . There is some level of flexibility with start/finish times, but we do require someone who can work regularly from Monday to Friday each week.
Ōu Pūkenga | About You:
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, have payroll knowledge and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. You’ll be a great communicator, have strong people skills, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
Te Ahurea | Why work at Silver Fern Farms?
Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment.
For you, we offer discounted staff meat sales, paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6-month anniversary required), subsidised health insurance, and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling. There’s the added bonus of free on-site parking too.
Tono Mai | To Apply:
Click on ‘Apply’ to submit your application via our Careers page. Applications close 3 August.
Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.

Office Administrator