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Waipā · Waikato

Wharf labourer

FeaturedFull timePosted 11/10/2026 · Closes 10/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$28.00/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

Seafood and wharf operation in Te Awamutu is looking for three general hands. It's physical, outdoor work with early starts and a tight crew. Hours are 6am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday. Full-time, around 40 hours a week. The base rate is $28.00 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. No experience needed; fitness, reliability and a safety-first attitude are essential. Bring your first aid certificate; we'll verify it at the interview. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Close to public transport. Ongoing work for people who turn up and do a good job. Keen? Apply today and we'll be in touch within a couple of days.

Duties

  • Operate hand tools and small machinery under supervision
  • Load and unload trucks and equipment
  • Follow the daily safety briefing
  • Carry out physical outdoor work as directed by the crew leader

Required skills and experience

  • At least 3 months relevant experience
  • • Manual handling
  • • Hand tools
  • • Early starts

Essential licences or qualifications

  • First Aid certificate

PPE, equipment and induction

PPE provided. Paid induction with the crew leader.

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