Engineering & Production Manager

Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL) is an international forest and wood products company operating in local and global timber markets. JNL owns three wood processing plants in the North Island and forests in the East Coast and Wairarapa regions. We work closely with our parent company in Japan WoodOne.

The role:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to take on the role of Engineering & Production Manager. Reporting to Senior Production & Engineering Manager you will be based at our East Coast Forestry Office located in Gisborne. This is a full-time permanent position working a minimum of 40 hours per week.

In this role you will be responsible for managing forest engineering operations and associated production to efficiently deliver log products that meet customer specifications. A key focus will be on engineering practices that ensure environmental stewardship and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Managing all engineering activities for infrastructure construction and maintenance.
• Support all facets of forest production to achieve daily monthly and annual target.
• Forecast capital infrastructure requirements and lead the development of the annual budget to ensure accurate financial planning and alignment with operational objectives.
• Managing contractor relationships to meet legal and company requirements.
• Ensuring that all production systems and personnel operate in compliance with JNLs Health &Safety and Environmental Policies Procedures and Standards.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have the following attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in engineering and road construction management
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline combined with experience in forestry engineering.
• Strong focus on ensuring a safe and healthy workplace environment
• The ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Ability to think innovatively and analytically
• Desire to build on existing skills to further pursue a long-term career with the support of JNL.
• Physical capability for field-based duties.

In return for this we can offer you:

• A competitive salary in line with your experience and qualifications
• Relevant learning and development opportunities to support your career development
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Generous JNL workplace savings scheme in addition to KiwiSaver
• Free Medical insurance for you and your family
• Free Life insurance and Will package
• Free EAP Support Services

To learn more about our business please visit:

A full position description is available upon request.

Applicants should have New Zealand residency or a valid NZ work visa. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and medical testing along with a criminal record check.

If you want to work in a down-to-earth team environment where your colleagues know how to have a laugh but also know the value of hard work wed love to hear from you - apply today!

Closing Date: Wednesday 17 Dec 2025

Required Experience:

Manager