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Ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in New Zealand horticulture? Southern Paprika Limited (SPL) is launching a brand-new tomato packhouse in March 2026 and is seeking 12 motivated Packhouse Workers to join our team in Warkworth. This is your opportunity to grow with us in a mix of permanent, casual, and fixed-term roles. If you are a team player with a positive attitude and an eye for quality, we invite you to help us deliver premium produce from our state-of-the-art facility.
Company Overview
Southern Paprika Limited (SPL) is a leading New Zealand greenhouse specialist, growing capsicums, tomatoes, and snack cucumbers across 26 hectares of glasshouse in the beautiful Warkworth region. We supply top-quality produce to major domestic and export markets. Our culture is built on our core values of Positivity, Teamwork, Efficiency, and Communication. Join a well-established company where your contribution is valued and rewarded.
Key Responsibilities
As a vital member of our new packhouse team, your role will be hands-on and essential to our operation. Your duties will include:
- Carefully packing fruit and preparing packing materials to meet specific quality and presentation standards.
- Safely operating bagging and punnet packaging machinery.
- Inspecting produce to identify and remove any substandard fruit, ensuring only the best quality is packed.
- Providing backup support across various positions within the packhouse to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for reliable individuals who embody our values. The ideal candidate will have:
- A reasonable level of fitness to meet the physical demands of a busy, active role.
- Well-developed, clear communication skills and a strong team-oriented approach.
- A keenness to learn, a practical mindset, and the initiative to solve problems.
- Flexibility with working hours to adapt to our seasonal peaks and operational requirements.
- Previous packhouse or similar fast-paced production experience is beneficial but not essential—we provide training.
- Must already have the right to work in New Zealand.
Benefits and Perks
Joining the SPL team means more than just a job. You will enjoy:
- A stable role with a well-established, growing company in the heart of New Zealand’s horticulture industry.
- Comprehensive benefits including Life Cover and access to free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) counselling services.
- A starting wage of $28.91 per hour.
- The chance to work in nature and beautiful surroundings in Warkworth.
- Free fruit to take home
- A supportive, values-driven team culture that rewards hard work and enthusiasm.
How to Apply
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If you are a positive, efficient team player eager to start this new adventure, please apply by emailing Elizabeth at recruit@spl.nz. Attach your current CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for our packhouse team.
For more information about our company, visit www.spl.nz
Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in New Zealand. We look forward to hearing from you.
