Harvest & Engineering Manager

There’s a lot going on in New Zealand’s forestry sector right now, and for the right person, that’s an opportunity. This is a management role sitting at the heart of a forestry operation – harvesting, roading, dispatch, wood flow, and contractor management all land on your desk. If you’ve done the yards in the industry and are ready to own a broader remit, this is worth a look.

The Role

Based in the Masterton region, you’ll be managing the day-to-day forest harvest production and engineering operations across a sizeable forestry estate. You’ll work closely with established contracting crews, coordinate dispatch and wood flow, and keep operations running to plan. Expect to spend the majority of your time out in the forest, with office time concentrated around planning, reporting, and monthly payments.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of forest production – driving performance against daily, monthly, and annual targets
• Managing h...