Forestry Office Administrator - Excellent Benefits Package

About Us:  

Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL) is an international forest and wood products company operating in local and global timber markets.  JNL owns four 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.   

We are currently looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual who would like to support our Forestry Team in Gisborne as a Forestry Administrator. This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week and is based at our East Coast Mill. 

Salary: $57-63K per annum 

The Role:  

You will provide comprehensive administrative services and contribute to the overall company performance by facilitating the smooth operation of forests.   If you are inspired by the idea of supporting a business as it transitions and improves; are solutions focused, and an excellent communicator this could be the new direction you are looking for.    

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure that the administrative activities are completed in a timely manner and in line with company policies and procedures. 
• Monthly reporting of administrative activities
• Maintain records, compliance with health & safety policies, collecting and processing data, assistance with accounting tasks, take meeting minutes etc. 
• Responsible for operational duties as directed
• Conduct PA duties to the Regional Manager when required
• Manage travel, accommodation for forest staff   

Skills and Experience: 

• Excellent people skills and an ability to interact at all levels of the organisation 
• Demonstrated administrative skills 
• An eye for detail 
• Ability to organise, prioritise and identify improvements 
• Proven experience in a similar administration role   

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. 
• JNL company superannuation scheme  
• The opportunity to make a positive impact within our Forestry team. 
• Flexible working 
• Discounted medical insurance 
• Life Assurance   

If you want to work in a down to earth, hardworking team environment, focused on continuous improvement and sustainability please include a cover letter outlining your transferable skills and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role.  

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

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment drug and medical tests, as well as a criminal record check. 

Closing Date: 31st May 2024

We will be interviewing prior to the closing date.