Forestry Operations Lead: Harvesting & Engineering

Juken NZ; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance and Life Insurance

Workplace Savings Scheme + KiwiSaver

Mentoring and development programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL) is seeking a motivated Harvesting & Engineering Supervisor to join the Wairarapa Forestry team in New Zealand. You will assist with planning, coordination and monitoring of harvesting and engineering operations, learning how forestry operations are safely and sustainably managed while supporting JNL's objectives.

You will engage in harvest planning, roading, contractor management, dashboards, reporting and health and safety initiatives, steadily building expertise in

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Up to three years' forestry or operational experience; graduates encouraged to apply.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of harvesting, roading, earthworks and engineering activities.
• Assist with monitoring contractor performance, productivity, quality and compliance requirements.
• Help manage wood flow and log delivery schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, operational audits and quality checks.
• Contribute to harvest planning, engineering projects and GIS-based operational planning.
• Support health, safety and environmental initiatives across forestry operations.
• Assist with reporting on operational performance, contractor activities and key performance indicators.
• Build positive working relationships with contractors, forestry staff and stakeholders.
• Participate in risk management activities including fire preparedness, biosecurity and environmental protection programmes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Safety culture

Organisational skills

Education

Forestry/Forest Eng/Environmental Mgmt degree

Tools

GIS knowledge

Job description

Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL) is seeking a motivated Harvesting & Engineering Supervisor to join the Wairarapa Forestry team in New Zealand. You will assist with planning, coordination and monitoring of harvesting and engineering operations, learning how forestry operations are safely and sustainably managed while supporting JNL's objectives.

You will engage in harvest planning, roading, contractor management, dashboards, reporting and health and safety initiatives, steadily building expertise in