Forester - Mohaka Forest

About the role

As a Forester, you will take the lead in managing Mohaka Forest, one of Pan Pac's most significant and prestigious forest estates, providing the opportunity to make key operational decisions and influence the long-term success of the forest. Reporting to the Forestry Manager, you'll work closely with a team of experienced Foresters and Forest Coordinators, ensuring your forest block is managed consistently with Pan Pac's forestry strategy and standards.

This is a diverse, hands-on role that combines both field and office-based work. You will work closely with contractors, landowners, and other key stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner to support the successful delivery of forest operations. As the primary point of contact for your forest estate, you'll coordinate a broad range of forestry activities, balance competing priorities, and make sound operational decisions that deliver safe, sustainable, and commercial outcomes.

Your daily tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance

• Overseeing establishment and silviculture operations, including production thinning

• Managing forest maintenance activities

• Fire prevention activities

• Engaging in public relations efforts

• Ensuring forest security

• Supporting the adoption of technology to improve forestry operations and outcomes

About us

We add value to our natural resources. Our business is renewables, and we have been a part of New Zealand’s bio-based economy for 50 years. We grow, process, and deliver quality radiata products to national and international markets. Sustainability and safety are the foundations of our business. We have a team of over 450 full time staff and 400 contractors. We care for our people, the environment and our community.

We offer

• Secure employment

• A supportive learning and development environment

• Reward and recognition

• Flexible work options

• Wellbeing programme

• Discounted petrol

• Free flu injections

• Retail discounts

• Free life insurance for you and discounted life insurance for your partner

• Subsidised medical insurance for you and your family

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Annual firewood allocation

• Relocation costs (if applicable)

• Family friendly events

About you

You will have at least 3 years' experience in the forestry industry, supported by hands-on operational experience and a strong understanding of forest management practices

You will also bring:

• Strong understanding of forestry operations and a commitment to safety, environmental, and operational standards.

• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and make sound decisions in the field.

• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, landowners, stakeholders, and colleagues.

• A proactive, team-oriented approach, with the initiative to identify and resolve issues.

• Practical and methodical problem-solving skills.

• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to perform in a dynamic operational environment.

• A New Zealand Forestry Science degree (or equivalent qualification) would be advantageous.

• Flexible and willing to work across both field and office environments, including occasional after-hours work.

Sound like the right fit? Join a team committed to sustainable forestry and help shape the future of our forests. We'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Pan Pac is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.