AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.
Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.
AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.
The Rendering Operator plays a key part in ensuring that the department is operating effectively. You will work alongside a partner running the processing plant ensuring production keep place with rest of the plant. You will also work with the Rendering Plant Supervisor to ensure any maintenance of the area is carried out in a timely and cost-effective manner alongside implementing new systems when appropriate. Training will be provided on operation of the Rendering Plant Operation.
Weekend/shift work will be required for this permanent position.
Work Experiences:
The successful applicant will demonstrate the following:
To ensure a safe workplace, AFFCO engage in pre-employment medical checks and drug screening. By applying for this role, you agree to undertake the necessary pre-employment screening.
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
If you are looking for your opportunity with a large New Zealand owned and operated organisation in the primary industries, then this is it! Don't wait, apply online today through this ad or come in and see us at 5923 State Highway 1, Moerewa.

For more than 100 years, AFFCO New Zealand Limited has been supplying quality meat products to New Zealanders and around the world.
AFFCO has grown and continues to develop its processes and competitive advantage since its inception. Striving for that all important high quality New Zealand product by ensuring strong relationships with our customers and farmers.
This allows us to provide all our customers with that natural tasting New Zealand meat since 1904.
AFFCO is a proud member of the Talley’s group of companies and is wholly owned by the Talley family.
The company has grown to include four major divisions - seafood, vegetables, meat and dairy.
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