Forestry Manager

Job Title: Forestry Manager Role type : Full time, permanent Location : Rotorua Salary range D: $98,955 to $132,427 depending on skills and experience Korero mo te Turanga - About the Role As the Forestry Manager for our Rotorua site, you'll provide management support to the Forest Operations Manager in line with Crown Forestry's business objectives, focusing on collaborating with forest management contractors to plan, budget, and control forest development, tending, maintenance, and harvesting operations. This role will involve a mixture of office work and fieldwork, with travel outside the region required. A typical day will see you:

• Implement and maintain forestry operations systems and processes, including monitoring and reporting on physical and financial performance; and reviewing contractor/sub-contractor performance.
• Act as the Crown's steward for the maintenance and improvement of forest assets.
• Implement and maintain audit processes for forestry operations as set out in Crown Forestry's Quality Management System.
• Ensure Environmental legislative compliance as required under NES-Commercial Forestry, Resource Management Act, and relevant local authority District and Regional Plans.
• Ensure Health and Safety legislative compliance in accordance with the Crown Forestry H&S plan.
• Develop and maintain forest management plans in line with Crown Forestry guidelines.
• Work with existing management contractors under Crown Forestry's operating model.
• Assist in the selection and induction of new management contractors to operate under Crown Forestry's model.
• Build and sustain positive working relationships with stakeholders (lessors, grantors, neighbours, iwi, territorial local authorities, regional councils, and forest user groups) as appropriate to discuss and report on issues arising from forestry operations.
• Monitor and audit on-forest operations (access, land preparation, planting, releasing, tending, pest control, forest health, earthworks, and harvesting), including the employment and performance of sub-contractors.
• Ensure tree crop and land is adequately protected and kept secure.

Mou - About You We're searching for someone with experience in managing forest operations, specifically pre-plant, establishment, and tending. Experience in managing earthworks and harvesting operations is also desirable. You'll be used to achieving strong results through the relationships you build and possess an open and honest communication style. You will be dedicated to meeting the expectations of your stakeholders and work to gain their trust and respect. Proactive management of your work and a reliable, steadfast nature will also be key to your success. Alongside this, we are seeking:

• Familiarity with the legislative/regulatory environment for the forestry sector (specifically health & safety and the environment).
• A tertiary qualification in forestry management or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in managing forest and harvesting operations in an outsourced environment, including supplier appraisal, negotiation, performance, and delivery.
• Financial management capability, including budgets and controls.
• An ability to consult with and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• An ability to analyse issues, evaluate options, and agree on a solution.
• The ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills with the ability to solve problems, negotiate, and/or influence an outcome.
• A willingness to share and learn knowledge and experience.

You must have a current full New Zealand driver licence (not temporary, learner, or provisional) or equivalent full foreign drivers licence, and any endorsements required for the type of driving you'll be doing. Mo to matou Ropu - About the Team Crown Forestry is a commercial trading organisation managing the Crown's existing commercial forestry assets. We also enter into new commercial arrangements to develop plantation forests as directed by government policy. Our role is to prudently manage and administer this portfolio of forestry assets to achieve the best return for the Government while ensuring the Crown's legal and contractual obligations are met. As a direct participant in the New Zealand forest industry, Crown Forestry stands apart from the fundamental policy, regulatory, and service delivery roles of MPI. Nationally, we manage over 50 different forest assets working with multiple forest management contractors. We're a team of 11, geographically dispersed (Masterton, Northland, Wellington, and Rotorua), but joined by our passion for the industry and a goal of becoming industry leaders. Our field operations staff regularly work remotely from one another but often closely with forest management contractors. We stay in touch with regular team meetings and informal chats. People enjoy working in our team for its united and connected culture and the variable and dynamic nature of our work. We work diligently, enjoy a laugh or two, and provide a supportive network for each other. We're looking forward to welcoming our new Rotorua Forestry Manager to the team to continue the meaningful work we are doing for the Crown. Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPI We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki - guardianship of our natural resources. Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI

• Additional MPI leave days.
• Annual Wellness payment.
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames.
• Access to free professional confidential counselling.

Nga Taki Whakahaumaru - Security checks Low level Security Clearance

• Most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided continuously in NZ for at least the last five (5) years , OR
• Is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five (5) years : either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK), or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application. Whakamatau Whakapoauau me te Waipiro - Drug and Alcohol Screening Please note, given this position is safety sensitive, the preferred applicant/s for the position will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol pre-employment screening test. Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference? We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau, and hapori. We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua a great place to work for all. In your cover letter, we'd like to know about you, your values, your interest, and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce. To view the position description and/or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it. Applications close at midnight 30 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please email Sophie.Hallett@mpi.govt.nz Whaia nga tuhononga ki MPI i konei - Follow MPI here #J-18808-Ljbffr