Cheesery Assistant

Hōhepa is a disability support service in Hawke’s Bay for people with intellectual disabilities. These people are full of life, and you will be helping them to reach their potential! 

We operate a special school, residential homes, day activities, and a wide range of enterprises, including artisan cheese making. As a special character organisation, based on Anthroposophical principles, our vision is He oranga tū, Hei oranga waiora (‘every life fully lived’).

The benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou 

• Discounted gym membership.
• Free parking at our main sites and houses!
• A range of other local business discounts, such as Mitre 10 Napier.
• Discounted prices on Hōhepa Products (dairy, woodwork, candles etc..).
• Hōhepa provides a supportive environment for growth and career progression - our GM started as a volunteer 20+ years ago!
  

As a cheesery assistant, you will be joining a close knit cheesery team who work together with the people we support to create some of the best, award-winning nationally and internationally celebrated biodynamic and organic dairy products. We are unique in that our primary purpose is to provide work opportunities for the people we support. This is a chance to be a part of a unique food production story – and sharing in Hohepa’s unique vision.

This is a full-time position 37.5 hours over 5 days per week, predominantly Monday to Friday, however some weekend work and flexibility is required to meet the seasonality of this type of work.

Nga taonga kei roto I tou kete matauranga | What you bring:

You will have great interpersonal skills. Ideally have some experience working in the dairy industry, preferably cheesemaking or in a food production capacity. You will work in partnership with our team to ensure high-quality cheese and dairy production while maintaining compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

To be effective in the role you will:

• Be able to display empathy and respect.
• Knowledge in food production, preferably dairy – however this can be taught!

• Be physically fit and strong; the role can be physically demanding at times

• Have a mature attitude and good interpersonal skills; this includes being practical and ‘down to earth' about the nature of the role and being able to work with people who may have behaviour which can be challenging.
• Be drug free, and able to meet background check requirements (reference and police vetting report checks).
  

Curious? want to know more? Contact our Recruitment Manager on 0272654697