Sawmill Operator

About the role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sawmill Operator to assist with our operations in Gisborne. 

Key duties include:

• Operating Sawmill machinery/control panels and equipment
• Building and stacking packets of timber
• Completing relevant documentation/systems
• Undertaking product grading/quality related tasks
• Assisting the team with other duties as required

The nights worked are Monday to Thursday both days inclusive. Working 40 hours per week, 10 hours per night shift, with the opportunity to work 8 hours on a Saturday. An indicative pay range for this role is $25.00 to $30.00 depending on your skills, experience and or qualifications.  
  
Role Requirements

Ideally you will have:

• Minimum three years’ experience as a Sawmill Operator
• Experience undertaking manual/physical duties
• Sound written, numeracy and computer skills
• NZ Certificate (Level 4) in Solid Wood Manufacturing or equivalent, is an advantage

You’ll also have a positive, can-do attitude, with the ability to undertake work in a safe and efficient way to ensure our health and safety, quality standards and production requirements are met. 

What's in it for you? 

We offer our employees:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Ongoing training, development and promotion opportunities
• Health checks and flu vaccines (optional)
• Free / subsidised medical insurance (optional)
• Staff Referral Scheme - successful nomination and receive $1000

If you want to be supported in developing your career and rewarded for what you do, then make the move to Kiwi Lumber!
  
Who will you be working for?
Kiwi Lumber is a privately owned, growing and progressive sawmilling company marketing Radiata Pine to the USA, Australia, Europe, Asia and New Zealand markets. The group currently employees over 500 staff across four production sites located in Masterton, Dannevirke, Gisborne, Ohinewai and Putaruru.
 
Kiwi Lumber produce an extensive range of products that are specific to the needs of our domestic and international customers. By providing a consistent quality of resource along with the use of modern technology and systems, Kiwi Lumber is able to produce a diverse range of products to stringent quality and service standards. 

Where to from here?
To apply click on the APPLY button and upload your cover letter and CV.

Applications close: 29th September 2026

Please note that you will need to be in New Zealand to be considered for this role and only those short listed will be responded to.