Posted 01 August, 2026
KLO - Sawmill Operator
Kiwi Lumber Group
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 0c2920e8d1866696
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Sawmill Operator to assist with our operations in Pokeno . Key duties include: Operating sawmill machinery/control panels and equipment Undertaking product grading/quality related tasks Assisting the team with other duties as required ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Ideally you will have: Minimum two years' experience as a Sawmill Operator Experience undertaking manual/physical duties Sound written, numeracy and computer skills Experience with a Grapple Loader THE ROLE: We are currently recruiting for a Sawmill Operator to assist with our operations in Pokeno . Key duties include: Operating sawmill machinery/control panels and equipment Completing relevant documentation/systems Undertaking product grading/quality related tasks Assisting the team with other duties as required ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Ideally you will have: Minimum two years' experience as a Sawmill Operator Experience undertaking manual/physical duties Sound written, numeracy and computer skills Experience with a Grapple Loader Forklift Operator experience You’ll also have a positive, can-do attitude, with the ability to undertake work in a safe and efficient way to ensure our health and safety, quality standards and production requirements are met. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We offer our employees: Competitive hourly rate with opportunity to increase with production bonus Retention bonus for all hours worked in first year Ongoing training, development and promotion opportunities Health checks and flu vaccines (optional) Free / subsidised medical insurance (optional) Staff Referral Scheme - successful nomination and receive $1000 If you want to be supported in developing your career and rewarded for what you do, then make the move to Kiwi Lumber! ABOUT US: We provide extensive ongoing training and development opportunities for our employees and prefer to promote from within when we can. As a result, we have many long-term employees who have successfully risen through the ranks, so if you want to be supported in developing your career and be rewarded for what you do then make the move to Kiwi Lumber. Kiwi Lumber is a privately owned, growing and progressive sawmilling company marketing Radiata Pine to the USA, Australia, Europe, Asia and New Zealand markets. The group currently employees over 500 staff across five sites located in Masterton, Dannevirke, Ohinewai, Putaruru and Gisborne. Kiwi Lumber produce an extensive range of products that are specific to the needs of our domestic and international customers. By providing a consistent quality of resource along with the use of modern technology and systems, Kiwi Lumber is able to produce a diverse range of products to stringent quality and service standards. WHERE TO FROM HERE? For more information on our business please visit www.kiwilumber.co.nz orhttps://www.facebook.com/kiwilumber You are very welcome to visit the sawmill to collect a Pre Employment Application Form from the Administration Office Location: Ohinewai - 155 State Highway 2, Pokeno, 2471 #J-18808-Ljbffr