Production Technician

New Zealand Panels Group; Kopu; Remote; NZD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Kopine, part of New Zealand Panels Group, invites applications for Production Technicians to support our 24/7 particleboard facility in Kopu near Thames. You will learn from experienced colleagues, operate all process equipment and mobile plant safely while maintaining quality and output targets.

We value reliable, team-focused individuals who can work day, afternoon or night shifts across 42–50 hours per week and contribute to a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Safe and efficient operation of process equipment and mobile plant.
• Commitment to safety and quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment and mobile plant to meet quality and output standards.

Job description

Come to the beautiful Coromandel and be part of an amazing team!

22nd October, 2026

About the Role: We are currently hiring Production Technicians to support the growth of our 24/7 particleboard manufacturing facility in Kopu near Thames.

Learning from experienced production technicians and working in a small team, the key areas of responsibility are the safe and efficient operation of all process equipment and mobile plant whilst reaching optimum quality and output standards.

About You: Reliable and positive, you will be committed to achieving production goals and working in a safe manner to ensure you and your workmates are kept safe and well. You will have good communication skills, be a team player, and have the flexibility to work on various shifts: including day, afternoon and night shifts, between 42-50 hours per week.

About the Company: Kopine supplies a large quantity of particleboard as a substrate for decorative interior panels, notably the Bestwood and Prime Panels brands owned by Kopine's parent company New Zealand Panels Group.

• NZ Panels Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
• Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical assessment.