Fire Supply Forester
At Oji Fibre Solutions – Forest Resources, our manufacturing operation is committed to the efficient and complete use of sustainably sourced virgin wood-fibre from renewable forestry resources. We take pride in producing world-class market kraft pulps, which are used in a wide range of boards and specialty products around the world.
About the role:
Are
you an experienced Forester who thrives on operational excellence, strong
relationship building and a passion for environmental sustainability? We have a
fantastic opportunity to bring together your breadth of forestry knowledge into
a varied and challenging role which will influence both the day-to-day
operation of our fibre supply function as well as the long-term future of one
of New Zealand’s largest manufacturing operations.
As our Fibre Supply Forester, you will have a broad forest background with the ability to build strong partnerships with external fibre suppliers, lead environmental certification compliance initiatives, maintain commercial and safety oversight of forest harvest operations, and identify and evaluate forest and land acquisition opportunities.
What you will be doing
· Working closely with external suppliers for the supply of pulp logs, making value-based tactical decisions on procurement options
· Ownership and maintenance of environmental certifications and compliance
· Oversight of log harvest and associated supply chain operations
· Proactive H&S leadership to ensure our workers and contractors come home safely everyday
· Building relationships with key people across the business and industry
What you will bring
· A forest harvesting background
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing harvest operations & commercial aspects of forestry industry. Ideally in CNI.
· Experience in overseeing environmental certification requirements and GIS skills
· A sound understanding of contractor management
· A strong understanding of and commitment to H&S Management requirements associated with log harvesting, transport and forest engineering
· Familiarity with the regions industrial log market
· The capability to cost log harvesting and transport operations
· Effective communication and relationship building skills
What we offer
· Competitive salary package
· Enhanced superannuation
· Regular Care Southern Cross medical insurance
· Income protection, permanent disability, and life insurance
How to apply
If this role sounds like your next move, click APPLY, follow the prompts to complete an application form and attach your up-to-date covering letter and CV. Closing date Friday, 31 July 2026.
In accordance with Company policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination, drug test and Ministry of Justice criminal history and right to work in New Zealand check. Oji Fibre Solutions will meet these expenses.
Applicants must be either a NZ Citizen, Resident Visa holder or have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
We are actively looking to
fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed
regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the
advertised closing date.
Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.