Packing Operator

About Us

At Walter & Wild, we’re proud to be one of New Zealand’s leading food manufacturers, home to some of the country’s most iconic brands including Hubbards, Hansells, Aunt Betty’s, Gregg’s, Killinchy Gold, NZ Natural and more. 
Kiwi-owned and growing, we combine the scale of a major manufacturer with a supportive, team first culture. Quality, safety and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

We’re looking for a Packing Operator to support our production lines, ensuring products meet quality and food safety standards. This is a hands‑on role primarily based in packing, with the flexibility to support other production areas when required.
This is a full time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Assist with packing line setup and operation


• Carry out packing, quality checks and line cleaning


• Complete basic production and packing records


• Lift and handle raw materials (up to 25kg)


• Monitor waste and report issues


• Follow GMP, food safety and H&S requirements

About You

You’re reliable, hands‑on and detail‑focused, with the ability to follow procedures accurately in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

You will bring:

• 1+ year packing experience in a manufacturing environment


• Mixing experience (ideal)


• Experience with automatic machinery (advantageous)


• Strong attention to detail to follow SOPs


• Good literacy and numeracy skills


• Physical capability to lift to 25kg safely

Why Apply

At Walter & Wild, you’ll join a growing New Zealand manufacturer where safety, quality and teamwork are genuinely valued, and where you can build a stable, long-term career in production.

What we offer:

• To be part of a growing business with well-known, trusted brands


• A supportive, down-to-earth team culture


• Training, development, and genuine growth opportunities


• Competitive pay and stable weekday hours

If you’re looking for a stable role where quality, safety and teamwork matter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV.

Please note that you must have valid NZ working rights and be based in New Zealand to be considered.