Northland| Grow People. Strengthen Industry. Build the Future.

This isn't just another account management role.

It is an opportunity to help shape the future of New Zealand's forestry industry.

On behalf of Competenz we are looking for an experienced forestry professional who enjoys building relationships, coaching others and helping people develop successful careers. If you are looking to step off the tools or move out of operational forestry while remaining closely connected to the industry, this could be the career move you have been looking for.

About the Role

As a Forestry Account Manager / Assessor, you will partner with forestry employers across Northland to support trainees and workplace assessors. You will become a trusted advisor to your customers, helping businesses build capability while ensuring learners receive outstanding support throughout their training journey.

How you will spend your time:

• Building strong relationships with forestry employers.
• Supporting apprentices and trainees throughout their learning journey.
• Coaching and developing workplace assessors.
• Conducting workplace assessments where appropriately qualified.
• Working with employers to identify workforce development opportunities.
• Helping businesses develop skilled, future-ready teams.
• Travelling throughout your region, visiting customers and maintaining regular contact with learners and employers.

About You

You understand the forestry industry because you have lived it.

Perhaps you've worked in harvesting, silviculture, forest management or operations. You enjoy working with people, communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and helping others succeed.

You will bring:

• Forestry industry experience.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• A customer-focused approach.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.
• The confidence to work independently while managing your own territory.
• You will ideally have your Assessor (4098) qualification.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A full New Zealand driver's licence and the ability to travel throughout the region.

Previous experience in training, coaching, adult education or workplace assessment would be an advantage, but if you have the right industry experience and people skills, Competenz will support your development.

Why Competenz?

This is a highly autonomous role where you will genuinely make a difference.

You will enjoy:

• Managing your own diary and territory.
• Building long-term relationships with employers.
• Supporting apprentices to achieve nationally recognised qualifications.
• Ongoing professional development.
• The opportunity to gain nationally recognised adult education and assessor qualifications.
• Being part of an organisation committed to developing New Zealand's future workforce.

This role would suit someone who wants to...

• Stay connected to the forestry industry.
• Use their experience to mentor the next generation.
• Build lasting relationships with employers.
• Enjoy variety, autonomy and purpose in their work.
• Make a genuine difference to New Zealand's forestry workforce.

If you are passionate about the forestry industry and would like to help shape its future, we'd love to hear from you.

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"Helping New Zealand industry build capability through great people."