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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Manufacturing
Business
Waipapa Pine
Location
Northland
Job Reference
42534
Posted Date
18-Mar-2026
Closing Date
07-May-2026

Description

Waipapa Pine, part of Fletcher Building, is a well-established producer of high-quality sawn timber products located in Northland, with sites in Waipapa and Whangārei. Over the years, we’ve had a heavy focus on supporting employment opportunities for the people of Northland. Join us now and be part of our exciting growth path.

Right now, we are looking for long-term, dedicated staff to join our Production Teams as Mill Hands at our Waipapa Sawmill, near Kerikeri. In this role you will pull, stack and handle timber in our mill to support day to day timber processing operations. You will work four days per week, between Monday to Friday with weekends free. Usual hours of work are between 7am – 6.30pm.

About You
  • Must be capable of heavy physical work, be free of injuries and able to repeatedly lift and stack heavy timber all day.
  • Previous experience in a sawmill is preferred (experience in hands-on labour-intensive roles a must)
  • Commitment to workplace safety.
  • Full Drivers Licence with reliable transport.
  • Stable work history and commitment to long term work.
  • Strong team player with a positive attitude who contributes to a supportive, collaborative work environment.

On Offer
We understand that our people are our greatest asset, therefore you will have access to these awesome benefits:
  • Paid meal breaks.
  • Huge range of discounts at PlaceMakers, Z Petrol, PB Technologies, and many more.
  • An Employee Education Fund for you and dependents, funding education and development opportunities.
  • Employee Welfare Fund to help in times of need.
  • A generous Parental Leave policy.
  • We will match your KiwiSaver contributions up to 4% of base salary.
  • A positive and inclusive work culture with long term career opportunities.

To ensure your and others safety, we do require pre-employment medical testing and a criminal history clearance. Please only apply if you are legally entitled to work in New Zealand. If you believe you can take this role on and be a big part of an inclusive, diverse and fun-loving team then apply now!

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.