HALAL SLAUGHTER PERSONS WANTED

The Meat Industry Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) (MIA) is seeking applications from persons wishing to be considered for Halal slaughtering roles during the 2021/2022 meat processing
season. Successful candidates will ultimately be employed by members of MIA.

Applicants MUST be:

  • Legally entitled to be in New Zealand.
  • Be competent in English language.
  • Practising Muslims* ideally with knowledge of Halal slaughter methods.
  • Prepared to undertake training.
  • Physically and medically fit.
  • Reliable and hard working.
  • Prepared and able to travel to rural regions within New Zealand for work.

MIA can apply for a work visa for suitable applicants who are already in New Zealand.

For further information please refer to: https://mia.co.nz/what-we-do/trade/halal/

Interviews will be held at the following locations AND ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:

• Auckland (10th August 2021)
• Wellington (12 August 2021)
• Hamilton (17th August 2021)
• Christchurch (19th August 2021)
• Palmerston North (23rd August 2021)
• Dunedin (25th August 2021)
• Napier (26th August 2021)

To request an application form, please write or email to:

Halal Recruitment
Meat Industry Association
PO Box 345
Wellington 6140

E-mail: halal@mia.co.nz

Applications close three working days before the interview date in each city.

*Regulations issued by the Ministry of Primary Industries requires a halal slaughterer to be
a practising Muslim (Animal Products Notice: General Export Requirements for Halal
Material & Halal Animal Products)