Leading Hand - Bluff
Location: Bluff - Motupōhue
Team: Ngāi Tahu Seafood
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Lead with Purpose. Work with Whānau. Thrive in Bluff.
Are you someone who leads with heart, works with purpose, and thrives in a hands-on role? Ngāi Tahu Seafood is calling for a Leading Hand to join our Bluff plant - where kaimoana meets kaupapa.
This isn't just a job. It's a chance to be part of a whānau that values manaakitaka, kaitiakitaka, and kotahitaka - and to help deliver world-class seafood with pride and precision.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting the Plant Supervisor to keep operations humming
- Leading by example and motivating your team
- Handling high-value live lobster with care and respect
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, fisheries legislation, and health & safety standards
- Training new kaimahi and helping them grow
- Championing Ngāi Tahu values in everything you do
What You'll Bring:
- Leadership skills and a team-first attitude
- Experience in seafood processing or handling live product (bonus points for lobster!)
- Forklift or heavy trade licence (or willingness to get one)
- Strong attention to detail and a reliable work ethic
- Cultural confidence or a willingness to learn about Ngāi Tahu values and te reo Māori
Why Bluff? Why Us?
- Lifestyle: Bluff offers a coastal lifestyle with a strong sense of community
- Culture: Be part of a kaupapa-driven organisation that honours Ngāi Tahu tikaka
- Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and cultural confidence
- Impact: Help grow and protect the tribal pūtea for future generations
Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri a muri ake nei - For us and our children after us.
Ready to Dive In?
Apply now and help us deliver kaimoana with pride, purpose, and passion.