Company/Location: OneFortyOne Plantations, Glencoe, South Australia
Jobs Description:
OneFortyOne is a forestry and sawmill business operating across the Green Triangle region of Australia, and the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions of New Zealand (top of the south). We manage more than 179,000 hectares of land, including pine plantations and conservation areas, and plant millions of trees seedlings annually to renewably replace harvested trees.
We are looking for a Nursery Production Operator to join our Green Triangle Forests Team at our Glencoe Nursery, supporting the safe and efficient production of quality seedlings and cuttings.
The Role:
As a Nursery Production Operator, you will undertake a broad range of nursery production activities, including propagation, sowing, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, stock movement, grading and dispatch. You’ll also operate and maintain machinery and equipment, assist with site maintenance and work alongside employees and contractors to achieve production, quality and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake nursery production activities including propagation, sowing, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, stock movement, lifting, grading and dispatch.
Safely operate tractors, forklifts, nursery machinery and other plant and equipment, including completing pre-start inspections and routine maintenance checks.
Monitor crop quality and help identify plant health, pest, disease and production issues.
Work collaboratively with employees, contractors and seasonal workers to meet production schedules, quality standards and customer requirements.
Assist with nursery infrastructure, irrigation systems, equipment and general site maintenance.
Support and provide guidance to others when required and contribute ideas to improve safety, quality and operational efficiency.
Participate in fire readiness and response activities as required.
Ideally you will have:
Experience or qualifications in nursery operations, horticulture, agriculture or a comparable production environment.
Experience safely operating tractors, forklifts, machinery or equipment associated with nursery or agricultural operations.
A strong commitment to safety, with practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Good communication and organisational skills, and a willingness to guide and support others.
An interest in developing your knowledge of nursery production, crop management and plant health. Competency using technology including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
A current Australian driver’s licence and Heavy Rigid (HR) licence. Forklift, heavy vehicle, chemical handling, machinery operation or other relevant licences or tickets will be highly regarded.
Experience in firefighting activities, or a willingness to undertake training and participate in fire readiness and response activities.
To apply:
Email careers@onefortyone.com indicating that you’re applying for the Nursery Production Operator role and include cover letter and current resume.
OneFortyOne encourages applicants of all genders, ages, and cultures, including First Nations people, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ people.
Applications close: Sunday, 1-Nov-2026
Senior Forester - NSW
Company/Location: Stand Forestry, NSW
Jobs Description: About Stand Forestry
Stand Forestry is Australasia’s largest independent specialist provider of forest management and consulting services, based in Melbourne with operational offices across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.
We offer clients a broad range of professional services including forest establishment, forest certification, carbon management, forest and harvest management, fire and risk management, wood products marketing, consulting and audit services. Stand Forestry also provides clients with access to ecological consulting, land restoration, and emerging natural capital and biodiversity services through its specialist subsidiary, Abzeco.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Forester for a role based in Tumbarumba and adjoining locations in NSW. This position is available on a full-time basis with work from home flexibility and will play a vital role in the management, protection and performance of plantation forests across NSW.
This role will focus on developing capability across operational management, client reporting, budgeting, strategic planning, customer relationships and contractor management.
This hands-on role is suited to an experienced forestry professional who can lead by example and is ready to take the next step in their career. The role provides a development pathway towards future Regional Manager opportunities for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess, plan and supervise harvesting, establishment, silvicultural and plantation management activities.
Prepare and implement harvest plans, work orders and operational prescriptions.
Monitor plantation and contractor performance and maintain accurate operational records.
Support forward planning, budgeting and reporting for forestry and silvicultural programs.
Contribute to fire planning and participate in fire management activities, including the Duty Officer roster during the fire season.
Coordinate the summer crew program and fire equipment requirements.
Support environmental, safety and regulatory compliance across forestry operations.
Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, government agencies, industry stakeholders and neighbouring landholders, including contributing to client reporting and meetings.
About You:
You are a structured problem solver with strong communication skills who is passionate about sustainable forest management and can balance technical expertise with effective client relationship management.
This role may involve occasional travel and overnight stays, work outside normal operating hours and some overtime.
Essential
5+ years’ experience in forestry, land or natural resource management.
Strong client, contractor and stakeholder relationship management experience.
Proactive self-starter who is comfortable in working autonomously while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
Experience preparing operational plans, budgets and forecasts.
Proficiency with GIS, GPS field data collection, forestry management systems and Microsoft Office.
Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
Fire management experience.
Current Australian driver's licence.
Desirable
Degree in Forestry, Forest Science, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline.
Experience in carbon plantation methodology.
Experience leading, mentoring or developing staff.
Applications are welcomed from candidates across Australia, with relocation support available for the successful candidate in accordance with company policy.
In return Stand Forestry offers you:
Competitive remuneration.
Fully maintained company vehicle.
Mobile phone, company laptop and tablet
Employee Assistance Program.
Generous Fire Time in Lieu policy.
Family-friendly working environment with work-from-home flexibility.
For more information about Stand Forestry and Abzeco, please visit:
Stand Forestry welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity employer.
If you believe this opportunity is the next step in your forestry career, please submit your application and résumé to Menika.
Applications close: Friday, 13-Nov-2026
Regional Forester
Company/Location: SFM, Mount Gambier, SA
Jobs Description:
Take the lead in plantation forestry and expand your expertise in Australia's growing carbon sector.
SFM is looking for an experienced Regional Forester to join our Green Triangle team. If you're ready for greater autonomy, hands-on operational responsibility and the opportunity to work across both commercial forestry and carbon projects, this could be your next move.
About the role
Reporting to the Regional Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day forest establishment and silvicultural operations across SFM-managed plantations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Planning and supervising forest establishment and silvicultural operations
Managing contractors, budgets, schedules and operational performance
Undertaking field inspections, quality assessments and compliance checks
Working with SFM's carbon team to deliver plantation forestry carbon projects
Building strong relationships with landowners, clients and contractors
This is a diverse, hands-on role combining fieldwork, operational planning and commercial responsibility, with the freedom to make decisions and deliver results.
About you
You'll bring:
A forestry degree (or equivalent qualification)
At least five years' experience in commercial forestry operations
Strong operational planning, contractor management and problem-solving skills
Sound knowledge of forestry standards, environmental compliance and budgets
The confidence to work independently and build strong stakeholder relationships
A valid driver's licence and willingness to participate in fire management activities
Why join SFM?
SFM is an established forest management company operating across four Australian states, with a growing presence in carbon and biodiversity markets.
We're a practical, collaborative team that values initiative, backs its people and offers opportunities to grow.
What we offer:
Autonomy and variety in your day-to-day work
Exposure to emerging forestry carbon projects
A supportive, experienced team
Work vehicle, phone, computer and field equipment provided
Ready for your next challenge?
Join SFM and put your forestry expertise to work across a diverse plantation estate while building experience in the evolving carbon sector.
Transforming Forestry - Rātā is a Māori-owned forestry and land management business helping landowners improve environmental outcomes, strengthen catchment resilience and make better long-term land-use decisions.
We believe forestry should leave catchments better than how we found them.
Not by chance. By deliberate planning, practical innovation and continuous improvement.
We're seeking a Catchment Resilience Supervisor to join our Forestry Operations & Resources Team.
The Role
Working alongside experienced forestry practitioners, engineers, environmental specialists, GIS professionals and land-use advisers, you'll help plan, assess and improve environmental outcomes across forestry operations.
This role combines:
Environmental and catchment planning
Field assessment and monitoring
Operational and spatial data analysis
Continuous improvement
Development of practical, site-specific solutions
You'll work across the full forestry cycle, helping ensure decisions are evidence-based and focused on long-term catchment outcomes.
Why Rātā?
Rātā is not a traditional forestry company.
We are practitioners, thought leaders and trusted connectors working across forestry, resilience, environmental stewardship and land-use optimisation.
Our team integrates expertise in forestry operations, engineering, environmental planning, GIS, resource management, carbon and catchment resilience to solve real-world challenges and help shape the future of forestry in Te Tairāwhiti.
About You
You may come from forestry, engineering, environmental management, land management or a related discipline.
You will be:
Practical and solutions-focused
Comfortable in the field and working with data
Curious, analytical and improvement-minded
A strong communicator
Passionate about better forestry and better catchment outcomes
Apply Now
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to: jobs@rata.kiwi
For enquiries or to arrange a korero about the role, email jobs@rata.kiwi
Applications close: Friday, 23-Oct-2026
Forest Management
Assistant Land Manager (12-month fixed term maternity cover)
Manulife Investment Management Forest Management (NZ) Limited (MFM (NZ)) manages ~200,000 hectares of plantation forests on behalf of Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture Inc.’s (MIMTA) clients. As one of New Zealand’s largest forest management companies, we are committed to safe operations, sustainable land stewardship, and protection of soil, water, biodiversity and community values.
Our dedicated Land Team is essential to meeting our clients’ obligations as freehold landowners and parties to complex forest agreements.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your forestry career beyond operational management and gain exposure to the commercial, legal, land and stakeholder aspects of managing large-scale forestry investments. Working closely with our Land Manager, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing our clients' forest and land assets while building strong relationships with landowners, agreement partners, Māori entities, legal advisers and internal stakeholders.
You will work across a broad range of land and forestry management activities, including:
Managing forest agreement obligations, access arrangements and land-use licences
Building and maintaining relationships with landowners, trusts, incorporations and other stakeholders
Supporting land acquisition, disposal and estate management activities
Assisting with legal documentation, agreement administration and stakeholder consultation processes
Coordinating annual reporting, operational notices and compliance requirements
Working closely with operational forestry teams to ensure agreement obligations are met
Supporting the management of third-party land use and telecommunications agreements
The timing of this role presents a unique opportunity for someone looking to further develop their leadership and commercial skills within the forestry sector. While this position is offered as a fixed term maternity cover through to early 2028, the successful candidate will work alongside our Land Manager, who is expected to retire within the next 12-18 months. This creates an opportunity to gain valuable mentoring and exposure to the full breadth of forest estate and land management activities. For the right candidate, this experience could position them strongly for future opportunities within MFM (NZ), although no future role can be guaranteed and any other appointment would be subject to a separate recruitment process.
What We’re Looking For
This role will suit an experienced forestry professional who enjoys building relationships, working through complex issues and balancing commercial, operational and stakeholder considerations. You will be confident managing multiple priorities, comfortable working with contracts and legal documents, and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
You may have a background in forestry estate management, land administration, property management or a related discipline. Experience working with Māori landowners, trusts or incorporations would be advantageous, as would an understanding of land tenure arrangements, forestry agreements and property-related matters. Most importantly, you will bring sound judgement, strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in helping manage some of New Zealand's most significant forestry investments.
What We Can Offer You
This role offers genuine variety, meaningful responsibility and the chance to work alongside highly experienced forestry professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you're looking to broaden your forestry career, strengthen your commercial and land management expertise, and contribute to the sustainable management of long-term forest assets, this is an excellent opportunity to do so.
At MFM (NZ), we value our people and offer a highly competitive package, including:
Base salary and annual bonus
Medical, trauma, income protection and life insurance
Additional employer KiwiSaver contributions
Gym subsidy, long service leave and paid parental leave
Financial support for external study and professional development
Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance
To Apply
More information about us can be found on our website. Please send requests for the job description and/or applications in the form of a cover letter and CV to our Human Resources Team at mfmnzcareers@manulife.com by 18 October 2026.
MFM (NZ) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age. MFM (NZ) values diversity and inclusion and is comfortable to provide any reasonably necessary accommodation to foster such a workforce.
Manulife Investment Management Forest Management (NZ) Limited (MFM (NZ)) manages ~200,000 hectares of plantation forests on behalf of Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture Inc.’s (MIMTA) clients. As one of New Zealand’s largest forest management companies, we are committed to safe operations, sustainable land stewardship, and protection of soil, water, biodiversity and community values.
The Role
Our large Harvest Planning and Engineering Team plan 8,000 hectares of harvesting per annum and supervise road construction and maintenance on a network of 6,400 Kilometers. This busy team are looking for a bright administrator whiz to support the services of the team.
Reporting to the National Harvest Planning and Engineering Manager the incumbent will assist with geographic information services (GIS) maintenance, health, safety and environmental audits as well as financial and operational administration, particularly around month end processes. The role also administers SharePoint-based information solutions, supports contractor claims and permit processes, maintains operational datasets and reporting tools and develops practical digital improvements that strengthen data quality, accessibility and business efficiency. Even more variety will be provided by managing specific project based operational tasks such as technology development.
What We Can Offer You
MFM (NZ) is one of New Zealand’s largest forest management companies and offers highly competitive packages. Along with base salary and annual bonus, we also provide a suite of benefits including health insurance, trauma, income protection and life insurance, additional KiwiSaver contributions, gym subsidy, long service leave and paid parental leave. MFM (NZ) also supports employee health and wellbeing and the importance of work/life balance and provides flexible work arrangements wherever possible.
What We’re Looking For
Most important for this role is a great attitude. We’d like someone who can work independently but who can also be attuned to the needs of the team and use their initiative to assist others wherever possible so exceptional communication skills are a must. The role has a substantial component of administration work so candidates need to be proficient with Microsoft applications (experience with SharePoint administration, Excel and Power Query, data reconciliation, process improvement, ArcGIS Pro, or Survey123 would be advantageous, along with the ability to support and train users in new digital tools) and be computer savvy.
Many of our IT systems are bespoke inhouse systems so an openness for learning these will be needed. A creative thinker would be welcomed so that we can continue to improve our systems and performance. You also need to like to have fun on the job and be committed to being part of a great team culture.
To Apply
If you’re interested to join our team, more information can be found on our website. Please send applications in the form of a cover letter and CV to our Human Resources Team at mfmnzcareers@manulife.com by 18 October 2026.
MFM (NZ) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age. MFM (NZ) values diversity and inclusion and is comfortable to provide any reasonably necessary accommodation to foster such a workforce.
Harvest Manager Company/Location: Kaingaroa Tipu / Rotorua
Jobs Description:
Lead safe, productive and sustainable harvesting operations in one of New Zealand’s most significant forestry environments.
We are looking for an experienced Harvest Manager to lead and manage contractor harvesting operations on behalf of the forest owner. This is a hands-on role with a strong field presence, responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and sustainably while meeting production, environmental and commercial expectations.
About the role
Provide visible leadership across health, safety, wellbeing and environmental performance.
Lead contractor relationships, performance reviews, coaching and capability development.
Plan harvesting operations, assess operational risks and monitor productivity, quality and delivery.
Undertake site visits, audits, critical control verifications, safety conversations and incident reviews.
Monitor budgets, costs, contract performance, rates and invoices.
Use performance and safety data to identify trends, manage risk and support sound operational decisions.
Contribute to continuous improvement, cross-functional initiatives and wider business projects.
About you
You will bring at least five years of experience in forestry harvesting, contractor management or a comparable operational leadership role. You will be confident working with contractors and frontline crews, balancing strong relationships with clear accountability for safety, quality, production and environmental standards.
A strong understanding of New Zealand health and safety legislation, operational risk management and environmental compliance.
Demonstrated experience managing contracts, contractors and operational performance.
Sound knowledge of harvest planning and forestry operations.
The confidence to coach, challenge and hold others to agreed standards through a partnership approach.
Strong digital literacy and the ability to interpret operational and safety data.
A practical, proactive and accountable leadership style.
A forestry or operations management qualification is preferred, as is experience in large or multi-site operations, mechanised or cable harvesting, GIS applications, risk management systems or incident investigations.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to safe, high-performing and sustainable forestry operations. You will work alongside experienced people across the business and help strengthen contractor capability, operational performance and long-term outcomes for the forest and its communities.
If you are an experienced harvesting leader who brings sound judgement, strong relationships and a commitment to continuous improvement, we would welcome your application via our website or SEEK.
Applications close: Friday, 23-Oct-2026
Wood Processing/Manufacturing
Cutting Solutions Manager - Launching Burton into NZ/AU
Know your way around a sawmill? Help us turn cutting performance into real customer payback.
Every knife, saw and chipper contributes to a mill’s cost per cubic metre. We want to help mills understand that cost, measure performance properly and get more value over the life of their equipment.
The opportunity
For 30 years, Skookum has partnered with wood processors across New Zealand and Australia. Now, alongside Burton Mill Solutions and USNR, we’re launching Cutting Performance Solutions—and we need the person who’ll build it from day one.
This is your opportunity to combine practical industry knowledge with commercial drive, backed by an established local team and international technical expertise.
What you’ll actually do
Own the launch – develop the product range, pricing, supply, quoting and customer offering.
Get on site – walk the mill, talk to the operators and maintenance crew, and find where tooling is costing money.
Run trials that prove it – set baselines, then measure blade and knife life, sharpening, downtime, recovery, power use and chip quality.
Turn results into recurring business – convert successful trials into supply agreements and long-term relationships.
Be the link to Burton and USNR – bring in their specialists when it counts and make sure customers get high level support.
Make the whole team sharper – train Skookum’s spares, service and sales people to spot cutting-performance opportunities.
Shape what comes next – future products, local capability and the team this division grows into.
You’ll be right at home if you
Know your way around a mill
Have a mechanical brain
Can talk to the operator on the floor and the GM in the office – and earn the respect of both
Think commercially
Bring 5+ years in technical sales, business development, application engineering or wood-processing operations
Are a self-starter, who takes ownership and follows through
Are happy to travel regularly across NZ and Australia, with occasional trips to the US
Ready to build it?
Apply with your CV and a short cover letter. Tell us about a time you solved a problem on site that others had given up on – that’s the story we want to hear.
