Sawmill Work Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Chipmill Operator

at Pan Pac Forest Products Limited

This is a Full time job

Whirinaki, Hawkes Bay

Overtime rates, medical & life insurance

Keep our pulpmill moving—join the heart of production
Secure work, great perks, and a supportive team
Be part of a company that cares for people, community, and environment

Keep our pulpmill moving—join the heart of production
Secure work, great perks, and a supportive team
Be part of a company that cares for people, community, and environment

If you are passionate about plant and machinery and want a hands on role at the heart of production, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Despatch Operator

at One Forty One Kaituna Sawmill

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

Supportive, Team-Focused Culture
Excellent Benefits & Career Growth
Work for a Sustainable, Forward-Thinking Company

Supportive, Team-Focused Culture
Excellent Benefits & Career Growth
Work for a Sustainable, Forward-Thinking Company

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and is keen to develop new skills in a supportive environment.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Featured

Listed seven hours ago

Sawmill Operator

at People Plus

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

$24 per hour

Permanent full time role with immediate start!
Multiple roles available and interviews being scheduled as applications come in
Apply today if you're keen to build a career in a hands-on industry!

Permanent full time role with immediate start!
Multiple roles available and interviews being scheduled as applications come in
Apply today if you're keen to build a career in a hands-on industry!

Join Millari NZ, a growing Gisborne sawmill as a Sawmill Operator. Full training provided for practical, reliable people keen to work with machinery.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7h ago

Listed six days ago

Chipmill Operator

at Pan Pac Forest Products Limited

This is a Full time job

Whirinaki, Hawkes Bay

Overtime rates, medical & life insurance

Keep our pulpmill moving—join the heart of production
Secure work, great perks, and a supportive team
Be part of a company that cares for people, community, and environment

Keep our pulpmill moving—join the heart of production
Secure work, great perks, and a supportive team
Be part of a company that cares for people, community, and environment

If you are passionate about plant and machinery and want a hands on role at the heart of production, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Despatch Operator

at One Forty One Kaituna Sawmill

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

Supportive, Team-Focused Culture
Excellent Benefits & Career Growth
Work for a Sustainable, Forward-Thinking Company

Supportive, Team-Focused Culture
Excellent Benefits & Career Growth
Work for a Sustainable, Forward-Thinking Company

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and is keen to develop new skills in a supportive environment.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8h ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Wood Machinists - Sawmill

at Millari NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Matawhero, Gisborne

$32 – $36 per hour

Competitive pay based on experience
Supportive, whānau-centred culture
Stable, long-term role where your skills and safety are priority.

Competitive pay based on experience
Supportive, whānau-centred culture
Stable, long-term role where your skills and safety are priority.

Join Millari NZ’s exciting journey of growth and long-term success for our staff, community and customers.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Forestry Plant Operators

at C3 Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses

Experienced forestry material handlers wanted to unload and stack logs at the port using a variety of heavy forestry machinery with log grapples.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13h ago

Listed seven days ago

Timber Machinist (Full-Time)

at Sorensen Funiture Company

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

We’re looking for a skilled Timber Machinist to join our family business. Turning raw Ash, Oak, and Rimu into high-quality furniture parts.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Territory Sales Manager - Auckland based

at Sawmill Brewing Company

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$60,000 – $80,000 per year

Join NZs first B Corp certified brewery - lead sales across Auckland with a forward-thinking team that values innovation and getting stuck in.

subClassification: Sales Representatives/ConsultantsSales Representatives/Consultants

classification: Sales(Sales)

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Mill Hand

at Waipapa Pine

This is a Full time job

Kerikeri, Northland

Be physically fit and able to repeatedly lift and stack heavy timber all day
Full Drivers License with reliable transport
Part of Fletcher Building with good benefits & a solid, stable work environment

Be physically fit and able to repeatedly lift and stack heavy timber all day
Full Drivers License with reliable transport
Part of Fletcher Building with good benefits & a solid, stable work environment

Four days per week, between Mon-Fri with weekends free. Usual hours of work are between 7am – 6.30pm, averaging 45hrs per week

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Timber Machinist - Weekend shift

at Red Stag Timber Limited

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Weekend Allowance and Additional Shift Leave

Do you hold a L4 Timber Machining Qualification
Do you want to live, work and play in fabulous Rotorua!
Be part of a highly regarded professional team

Do you hold a L4 Timber Machining Qualification
Do you want to live, work and play in fabulous Rotorua!
Be part of a highly regarded professional team

A superb job opportunity has arisen for a qualified Timber Machinist to join our Planer Mill team running high speed Gilbert 8 Roller Planer and more

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Mill Hand / Green Chain Workers/ Contract Filleter

at Otago Lumber Company Limited

This is a Full time job

Mosgiel, Otago

We are seeking expressions of interest to cover the following positions: Mill Hand / Green Chain Workers/ Contract Filleters

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Wood Machinist - Relocate to Australia!

at AAM Investment Group

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Join a growing and dynamic Australian own and operated business.
Great team environment committed to safety, continuous improvement & innovation.
Competitive rates and opportunities for career development.

Join a growing and dynamic Australian own and operated business.
Great team environment committed to safety, continuous improvement & innovation.
Competitive rates and opportunities for career development.

Operational and maintenance activities, collaborate with a talented team, and enjoy career development opportunities.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Maintenance Fitter - Tuesday to Saturday

at Chelsea Sugar

This is a Full time job

Birkenhead, Auckland

Birkenhead Auckland
Medical Insurance
Employee Health and Wellbeing Program

Birkenhead Auckland
Medical Insurance
Employee Health and Wellbeing Program

Join iconic Chelsea Sugar as a Maintenance Fitter! Keep NZ's sweetest brand running smoothly. Great team, benefits and culture await!

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Wood Production Team Member - Melbourne, Australia

at Working In New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Engineered Wood Specialists, Tingalpa, Queensland, Australia
Central location, access to transport and outdoor recreational amenities
Earn from $AUD32-35 per hour DOE + $2000 relocation support offered

Engineered Wood Specialists, Tingalpa, Queensland, Australia
Central location, access to transport and outdoor recreational amenities
Earn from $AUD32-35 per hour DOE + $2000 relocation support offered

Great opportunity to work in timber production across the ditch for experienced forfklift production workers - NZ and Australian citizens only

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift)

at One Forty One Kaituna Sawmill

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

Supportive, Team-Focused Culture
Excellent Benefits & Career Growth
Work for a Sustainable, Forward-Thinking Company

Supportive, Team-Focused Culture
Excellent Benefits & Career Growth
Work for a Sustainable, Forward-Thinking Company

Support daily production with hands‑on problem‑solving while driving continuous improvement. A key role with opportunity to make an impact and grow.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Furniture Frame Maker

at Resero NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Hands-on Frame Maker role in Hastings. Build quality furniture frames, work with a solid team, and enjoy a 4-day working week.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

14d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Sawmill Operator

at Waipapa Pine

This is a Full time job

Kerikeri, Northland

Located in Waipapa
Excellent hourly rates
Immediate start available

Located in Waipapa
Excellent hourly rates
Immediate start available

Looking for an experienced Sawmill Operator with forklift experience to join our inclusive team in Waipapa

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

20d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Machine Operator - Bandsaw

at Cambridge Steel Fabricators and Engineer s

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Permanent full-time Bandsaw Operator role in a Cambridge structural steel workshop, cutting steel to drawings and operating machinery.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

21d ago

Listed one day ago

Turner / Machinist

at Alloy Bearings

This is a Full time job

Wellsford, Auckland

The role involves machining, finishing, inspecting, measuring bearings, and recording data for both inbound and outbound processes to ensure quality.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Aluminium Saw Operator – Factory Production

at Cowdroy Products Limited

This is a Full time job

Wigram, Canterbury

$23.95 – $25.50 per hour

Aluminium Saw Operator needed to cut extrusions for door systems. Full training provided. Stable Monday–Friday factory role.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Harvesting & Engineering Manager

at Lawson Williams

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington

Manage harvesting, contractor delivery, wood flow and log quality.
Key role linking forest operations with mill supply and customer commitments.
Wairarapa based with vehicle, established contractor base and operational scale.

Manage harvesting, contractor delivery, wood flow and log quality.
Key role linking forest operations with mill supply and customer commitments.
Wairarapa based with vehicle, established contractor base and operational scale.

Lead harvesting delivery, contractor performance, and wood flow for an integrated forestry and manufacturing export business.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

10h ago

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