Stores Coordinator - Wairarapa Mill (fixed term)

About Us: 

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 Wairarapa and East Coast regions.  We work closely with our parent company in Japan – WoodOne.  

The Role: 

We are seeking a temporary Stores Coordinator to join our team at our Mill in Masterton. You will be part of a small team working closely with our procurement, production and maintenance teams to ensure that all stores functions are operated and maintained efficiently through planning and scheduling. You will support manufacturing to ensure no stock outs and assist with the standardisation of stores processes and systems in collaboration with other Stores Coordinators across JNL.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on a fixed‑term contract for about six months.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Align Stores planning with the JNL business plan, in line with JNL objectives


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  Develop and maintain good relationships with customers and suppliers


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  Ensure the safety and security of the store items to prevent loss due to theft or wastage


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  Maintain minimum stock levels for critical inventory items and ensuring overstocking is minimised


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  Maintain high level of housekeeping within the stores area


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  Attend to inward and outward goods within the stores control


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  Process invoices, packing slips & purchase orders


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  Purchase stock items and make them available to staff on a timely basis

Qualifications and Experience:

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  A full current driver's licence


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  A good working knowledge of MSOffice


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  The ability to learn new systems quickly


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  Good general computer literacy and numeracy skills


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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills


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  Previous stores experience and a mechanical aptitude (/electrical knowledge would be a definite advantage but not essential)


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  NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa

What’s in it for you

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career


• Flexible working hours
  


• Annual Health Checks & Flu Vaccines
  

If you want to work in a down to earth, hardworking team environment, focused on continuous improvement and sustainability please apply today.  

For more information on our business please visit http://www.jnl.co.nz.  A full PD is available on request.

Applicants for this position should be entitled to work in New Zealand. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment drug and medical tests, as well as a criminal and credit record check

Closing Date: 6th March, 2026

We will start interviewing with candidates prior to the closing date.