Harvesting Supervisor

Currently harvesting around 350,000 tonnes of eucalypt logs per year which are chipped and exported to paper mills in Japan.

Reporting to the Harvesting and Infrastructure Manager, the primary purpose of this role will be to:

• Ensure operations are conducted according to the company Harvest Plan, the budget, safety and

• Ensure all contractual requirements including the applicable standard, and the requirements of the FSC® and

• Engage and liaise with neighbours and other stakeholders to ensure the safety and environmental values are

• Complete site surveys and environmental impact assessments.
• Ensure that the operations are economic, efficient and effective.

• Comparable industry experience and previous experience of forestry harvesting principles and practices.
• Contractor management experience
• Understanding of environmental regulations, health and safety and compliance

• Excellent organisational skills, in particular time management
• Be able to collaborate, engage, negotiate and influence others.
• High level of energy, drive and enthusiasm with a continuous improvement mindset.

For further information and a full Position Description please email: Steve Hindley, Southwood Export Ltd at shindley@southwood.co.nz

We would like to receive all applications by Monday 28 April 2025, we may shortlist and interview candidates who meet the criteria before this date. We look forward to receiving your application!