Butcher Apprentice Members
RMNZ, in partnership with Skills4Work, is committed to nurturing emerging talent and fostering a strong sense of community within the retail meat industry.
All butchery apprentices with Skills4Work will automatically become a member of Retail Meat New Zealand free of charge for the duration of their apprenticeship. RMNZ offer apprentices the opportunity to become immersed within the trade and access a fantastic support network and receive ongoing communication of all industry related updates and announcements.
All members will be provided with numerous opportunities through various industry events and competitions, they will also receive regular correspondence from RMNZ with the latest industry news and information on our events, competitions and networking opportunities.
This membership is designed to help apprentices grow in their craft and ensures that even those just starting their journey feel supported and valued as part of a thriving industry network.
RESOURCES
As a Skills4Work apprentice member of RMNZ, you will have access to the following relevant resources:
Meat Specification Guide
This guide has been produced by Beef + Lamb New Zealand to provide wholesale buyers with internationally recognised carcass and cut specifications for beef and veal, lamb and mutton, as well as goat. Specifications for co-products (offal) are also included.
Beef + Lamb Reference Guide
The Beef + Lamb New Zealand Reference Guide has been produced to give butchers, chefs, apprentices and cookery students a better understanding of New Zealand beef and lamb quality, the range of processing cuts available and their attributes, plus handling and cooking methods. It also includes a broad background on meat structure and the nutritive value of beef and lamb.
ANZCO FOODS BUTCHER APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
This is the competition to participate in! To be recognised by both your peers and those within the industry is a huge reward, not to mention an incredible opportunity to open the door for further opportunities. Even as a first year apprentice we encourage you to get out there and give it a go, the exposure and skills you can gain during the competition will give you a fantastic head start in your career, plus we’ve seen first year apprentices make it to the Grand Final several times.
This competition runs in conjunction with the Pact Packaging Young Butcher and Pure South Master Butcher Teams Challenge. These competitions have always been prestigious events, well regarded by the retail meat trade, with the titles being highly sought after by competitors.
The competition begins with a series of online workshops and then the opportunity to compete at one the regional competitions. The winning ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice competitor from each regional then goes onto the Grand Final which is staged in Auckland as part of a formal dinner, a real highlight on the industry calendar. This is the competition to participate in!
