Te Tūranga | About the Role
Silver Fern Farms is seeking a Master Data Specialist, whose core role is to uphold the integrity of our Product Library; the single source of truth for all of our finished product information.
The library includes critical specifications such as product details, packaging, labelling, and language translations, and is relied upon to ensure accurate and compliant data for both internal teams and our customers worldwide.
As part of our Master Data team, you’ll process and validate new requests, maintain data standards, and provide support across the business. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer and company requirements, while enabling smooth operations for Sales, Operations, Planning, and FQEA teams.
This role will be based from our Dunedin Hub.
Why This Role Matters
The accuracy and reliability of our Product Library underpins Silver Fern Farms’ ability to deliver world-class products to global customers. By safeguarding this data, you’ll help ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and customer confidence, making you a key enabler of both our everyday operations as well as our long-term business success.
Ōu Pūkenga | About You:
You’re detail-oriented, process-driven, and understand the value of data integrity. You’ll be interested in a role that allows you to:
- Take ownership of a critical dataset supporting global business success
- Collaborate across multiple teams and sites, building strong business knowledge
- Develop your skills as a subject matter expert in product data and systems
- Work in a supportive team environment committed to continuous improvement
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- 3+ years’ experience in the meat industry or a data management environment
- Strong understanding of compliance, export regulations, and customer standards
- Proven accuracy and attention to detail in managing technical or operational data
- Excellent computer literacy and confidence with business systems – Trade, Triton, and Product Library.
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to support and train users
- A proactive, customer service approach with a positive, can-do attitude
Te Ahurea | Why work at Silver Fern Farms?
At Silver Fern Farms we’re all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means and 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.
Tono Mai | To Apply:
Applications are open now and will be reviewed as they’re received. Click “Apply” to submit your application via our Careers Website. Applications close Sunday 14 September.
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.
