Junior Engineer - Fixed Term

At Oji Fibre Solutions – Forest Resources (Kinleith Mill), 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:

We are seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer, on a fixed term contract from January 2026 to June 2026, based at our Kinleith Mill, Tokoroa. 

Reporting to the Maintenance Improvement Leader, this role will work in a small team to support the production teams with the upgrade and implementation of our digital operator inspection programme within the mill operating units, and review and develop maintenance PMs across the site.

This is a great opportunity to put your qualification to good use and to gain experience in a large, complex manufacturing environment. In return for your skills and commitment, Oji Fibre Solutions offers a great working environment and competitive salary for the duration of the contract.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review operator inspection routines (and create new where required) and move these onto the upgraded software platform. 
• Modify/optimise operator inspection routines based upon feedback from the operations teams.
• Train operators and support them in implementing the digital operator plant inspection routines.
• Incorporate theoretical engineering knowledge into practical outcomes by reviewing critical site equipment and creating maintenance inspection programmes to ensure correct management of these assets, including reviewing comprehensive parts lists.
• Demonstrate commitment to and maintain a unified and positive safety culture that applies key learnings and strives for continual improvement.
• Assist in moving initiative from Project to Business-as-usual.

The successful applicant will have the following attributes:

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Reliability Engineering.
• Self–motivated, strong work ethic and good time management.
• Preferably experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Quick learner with good attention to detail skills.
• Proficient at picking up new computer skills, i.e. maintenance platform(s) such as SAP. MWorkOrder/mRounds, MS Office (Excel, Project).
• Competence in management of technical data.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the business.

How to apply:

If this fixed term contract 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.

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 & 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.

Applications close:  Sunday, 21 December 2025

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.