Planning & Shutdown Manager

About the role

We are seeking a suitably experienced Planning & Shutdown Manager to join the Maintenance Team.  Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this is a challenging and exciting role that will see you undertake effective planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities for the provision of optimising plant performance with the allocated resources, with a particular focus on scheduling and coordinating all shut activities in line with industry best practice.

 Undertaking an active role on the Maintenance Management team this role will require a dedicated and motivated professional who ideally has maintenance or engineering experience and knowledge of workflow processes in a large, complex industrial or manufacturing environment.  To be successful in this role you will have excellent communication skills, the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, be a sound team player with the ability to think on your feet and problem solve as you go. 

Skills & experience

• Have strong attention to detail, organisational skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Competent in the use of SAP, MS Project, and Excel
• Demonstrate the skills to coach and lead a team of Planners
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Maintain and improve major shutdown planning & scheduling
• Ensuring sound process safety and risk management systems are undertaken

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Enhanced superannuation contributions
• Free RegularCare Southern Cross medical insurance
• Free income protection, permanent disability, and life insurance
• Free onsite annual health checks, flu vaccinations, and nurse appointments
• A supportive and experienced team
• A collaborative work environment
• Ongoing development opportunities to grow your expertise and career

How to apply 

If this 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: Thursday, 1 January 2026

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.