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Posted 03 August, 2026

Senior Maintenance Coordinator

Red Stag Timber
Rotorua, BOP, NZ Full Time
Reference: 9f0ca5b1e06f9919

Job Description

Job ID: 164631 Department: Maintenance Location: Rotorua This is an excellent Career Opportunity for the right candidate with proven leadership experience looking for development Located 10 minutes’ drive south of Rotorua CBD, Red Stag Timber is an industry leader when it comes to producing quality structural timber products. The Company operates New Zealand’s largest sawmill and is a well-established and successful business, employing over 400 staff & contractors. An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Maintenance Coordinator to join our Maintenance team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this is a leadership position to apply sound mechanical maintenance process knowledge and lead our experienced Maintenance Team. The team provides critical support to ensure plant and machinery is maintained effectively, ensuring reliability to run production shifts across the manufacturing plant. To be successful you will: Hold a NZ recognised Trade qualification, Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Have 7+ years of recent work experience in a heavy industrial plant Be experienced in leading large teams and contractors Be knowledgeable about maintenance management systems and practices and demonstrate first‑hand experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment, materials handling, high speed processing equipment, etc. Be competent interpreting mechanical and hydraulic drawings and P&ID’s, and be focused on the delivery of reliable and high quality work. The ability to work, lead and be a team player. Demonstrate an essential “Safety First” attitude. Previous experience with timber processing plant would be advantageous. Hours of work for this position are nominally, Monday – Friday, 7.00am – 3.30pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch break , with additional hours if required. Areas of site run 24/7 requiring flexibility of working hours from time to time including during the December-January maintenance shut. A competitive remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate with proven skills and knowledge. A pre-employment medical health check, including drug screening applies. All application forms to be received by 30 th August 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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