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Trainee Ticketer – Log Scaler
Pedersen Group is seeking to employ a Trainee Ticketer/ Log Scaler to join our Kinleith Operation.
The successful applicant for this position will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes
- Ability to learn and pass an NZQA qualification in Log Scaling
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Be physically fit and prepared to work in an outside environment
- Work as a contributing member of an integrated team
The hours of work are on a shift roster covering 7 days per week with regular additional hours offered to suit operational needs.
This position provides the successful applicant the opportunity to join our Ticketing/Scaling team in a permanent position.
You are required to hold a full car license to apply for this position
Pedersen’s operate a drug and alcohol-free workplace and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test prior to any position be offered.
Persons interested in this role should go to
www.pedersen-group.co.nz Careers and complete the application form
Or
Forward a copy of your CV stating vacancy 2026/76
to:
HR, Pedersen Group Ltd,
PO Box 1895,
Rotorua
Team Leader – Ticketing and Scaling
Pedersen Group is seeking to employ a Team Leader to join our Kinleith Operation.
The successful applicant, reporting to the Log Yard Supervisor, will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes
- Responsible and accountable for the Scaling teams Health and Safety compliance and adherence.
- Ability to motivate and lead the scaling team to ensure outcomes both Quality and Quantum are achieved consistently
- Responsible and accountable for team performance
Whilst a background in Forestry would be an advantage the key requirement of the position is to successfully lead a team of up to 9 employees on a daily basis.
The role is a full time role normally Monday to Friday but because the business is a 7 day a week operation some weekend work will be required.
Pedersen’s operate a drug and alcohol-free workplace and successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment Medical including drug and alcohol test prior to any position be offered.
Applications including a copy of your CV should be to forwarded to
Or posted to:
HR, Pedersen Group Ltd,
PO Box 1895,
Rotorua
Site Manager Kinleith
Pedersen Group is a multi-national organisation in the wood-fibre industry, a division of the wider C3 NZ and C3 Australia Limited. We are recognised for our innovation and have an exemplary reputation spanning over 40 years of designing and delivering individual business solutions for our customers.
A vacancy has become available at the Kinleith site Tokoroa, for the Site Manager, reporting to the General Manager Pedersen Group.
The Kinleith site, employing 50 staff operates a Chipping and Debarking operation, the Taumata Export Log Yard, and an Export Log Debarking Plant.
The role is accountable and responsible for the Day-to-Day management of all operations, maintaining a close working relationship with the principals of our clients, by managing the Operational outputs and performance, setting strategies and plans in place through the coordination of fibre, labour and both fixed and mobile plant at the Kinleith Site,
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Commitment to a Health & Safety focussed culture by promoting and supporting the Company quality & safety standards, focusing on continuous improvement whilst demonstrating the Company values and behaviours.
- Client Relationships and KPI’s.
- Input into, and accountability for the site operational budget.
- Providing leadership and support to the site’s employees.
- Overseeing and co-ordinating all functions on site.
.As the successful applicant, you will have proven ability to lead and motivate a cohesive team of direct reports, and with the site staff operating on a seven day a week basis, whilst fostering on-going organisational culture and improvement, demonstrating sound judgement with a focused and logical approach to problem-solving.
Our commitment to you is an industry and market competitive Remuneration package, whilst working for a vibrant company with a culture and core values of openness, integrity and respect, which we apply at every level of the business.
Should you require further information relating to the role contact Richard on 0278 25 6676 for a confidential discussion.
Applications including a copy of your CV and quoting vacancy 26/06 should be submitted by going to current vacancies in the careers section at www.pedersen-group.com
Or by forwarding your application to: HR, Pedersen Group, PO Box 1895, Rotorua.
Career Opportunity
- Engineering Environment
- Entry level Position
Pedersen Kawerau Limited seeks to appoint a person to our Maintenance department at the Tasman mill.
The role, which is an entry level one will see the successful applicant exposed to all facets of Heavy maintenance engineering including but not limited to, fabrication, preventative maintenance systems, repairs and maintenance of fixed plant, knife shop work, and assisting our fitters in all aspects of their work.
Full training for this role will be provided and further opportunities to gain skills and qualifications will be available to the right candidate.
If you are fit, excel in a supportive environment, are prepared to apply yourself, happy to learn new skills and have a good attitude, then you may be who we are looking for.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday 10 hours per day and we offer a competitive wage for the position.
Further information on the position can be obtained by ringing Richard on 0278256676
Applications including a copy of your CV and quoting vacancy number 2026/67 should be submitted by going to current vacancies in the careers section at www.pedersen-group.com
Or by forwarding your application to:
HR, Pedersen Group Ltd
PO Box 1895, Rotorua
Material Handler/Plant Operator
- Kawerau Based
- Class 2 and W endorsement
Pedersen Kawerau Ltd working as a partner to Oji FS at the Tasman Mill manages the Log yard, Chip mill, Chip Piles, and ancillary services.
A vacancy has arisen at the Company’s operation in the Log yard for a Plant Operator operating a number of pieces of plant including Pivot Loaders and Sennebogen 830 Material Handlers.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous experience and current competency in the operating of a Wheeled Excavator with log grapple or similar equipment. Previous experience in operating a wheeled loader with log forks is desirable.
The role is a shift position, and the successful applicant must be prepared to work 4 on 4 off roster Day shift and Night shift spanning 7 days a week
The holding of a class 2 license and W endorsement is required but applicants who do not have these endorsements but have the demonstrated skills should apply as support for you gaining your licenses may be given.
Applications quoting vacancy number 2026/66 including a CV can be submitted on our website: www.pedersen-group.co.nz
Or posted to:
HR, Pedersen Group Ltd
PO Box 1895, Rotorua
Driver/Plant Operator
- Class 4 and W Endorsement
A vacancy has arisen in the Company’s operation at the Tasman Mill Kawerau for a Truck Driver/ Operator.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous experience and current competency in the operating of a heavy Truck and pivot Loader with experience in self-loading.
The role is a shift position on a 4 on 4 off roster in our Hog pile management operation. The holding of a class 4 license and W endorsement is required for this position.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Applicants must have the ability to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role
Pedersen’s operate a drug and alcohol-free workplace and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment Medical including drug and alcohol test prior to any position be offered.
Applications including a CV and quoting Vacancy 2026/65 can be submitted on our website:
www.pedersen-group.co.nz
Or posted to:
HR, Pedersen Group Ltd,
PO Box 1895, Rotorua
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Working together works
Pedersens is about more than running the most productive and cost effective operation possible.
Pedersens is also about people power. The core values of this modern, innovative and growing business are centred around openness, integrity and respect. These are very much to the fore when it comes to staff relations.
Employees thrive in this culture at this family business with family values. Fresh fruit bowls, modern plant to work with, excellent safety records, numerous awards for staff training, a stable management core, pathways to empowerment … this is all part of the Pedersen employment picture.
The company’s caring management model promotes employee engagement, employee motivation, employee development and employee retention.
“Pedersens are industry leaders and we credit our staff with much of that success. It’s little wonder we put so much effort into making Pedersens a great place to work.”
Managing Director Paul Pedersen.
Pedersens is proud to boast an engaged and enthused workforce.
Staff talk about working at Pedersens
Nick Russell
Mechanic Supervisor
Nick is a relatively new addition to the team. Yet his potential was promptly recognised and, as a result, promotional opportunities have already come his way.
Nick, who is based at Pedersen’s Kinleith operation, came on board as a mechanic in mid- 2012. Shortly afterwards he was offered in-house supervisory training and within nine months achieved a job description change. Nick is now Mechanic Supervisor – overseeing a team of three.
There is much he likes about working for Pedersens. A major plus, he says, are the family-friendly hours. Working from 6am until 4pm five days a week is great for family life, and a “luxury” he hasn’t always experienced in his working life.
Team morale is “awesome” at Pedersens where, he says, he feels as if he is “much more than just a worker”.
Jarrod Haare
Loader Operator
Career growth and work experience abroad have both come Jarrod’s way since he became a Pedersen employee.
“Since working for Pedersens I have had the opportunity to work in Australia and to try my hand at something different.”
Jarrod started off stacking timber and then moved up the ladder to take on loader operator duties. He is now Kinleith based.
Being a loader operator and working for Pedersens is a good fit for him, he says.
“The guys are a good bunch and easy to get along with; the management are understanding and easy to talk to; and I get to play on some good machines.”
Pita Ropiha
Loader Operator
Pedersens provides Pita with a job, camaraderie… and a healthy living plan.
“These guys really try to look after their workers. The smoko huts have fresh fruit all year round and soup in winter. It’s free – you just help yourself. It’s about healthy eating and it’s a good incentive for me.”
Pita says exercise programmes – and social functions – are organised too.
“It’s a good team and I plan to be here as long as I can.”
Pita, who was once a truck driver, is based in Kawerau and has been with Pedersens since 2006.
Clarence Dakin
Log Yard Supervisor
Clarence is a bit of a “go to” man at Pedersens… for obvious reasons. He’s worked on the Kawerau site for just shy of 30 years, the past ten as a Pedersen employee. He’s a Jack of many trades too, having worked for Pedersens as a stacker operator, a loader operator and a truck driver.
Then he got tapped on the shoulder to take up a team leader’s position.
“I’ve worked in most areas around the mill. I have knowledge and I feel this was recognised. I feel valued here,” Clarence says.
“I like the people I work with and the company I work for.”
His career aspirations are clear cut. “I’m aiming for 50 years on site.”
Bruce Hutchings
Operations Advisor
Bruce has been with the Pedersen Group for 20-plus years commencing as a casual operator.
He is perfectly placed to comment on promotional opportunities available at Pedersens. Bruce is now the Operation Advisor, responsible for providing Operational Management support to managers and supervisors. He also has specific responsibilities around Mobile Plant Asset Management, and specific Project work as requested and required throughout the group.
“You want to go places? Then do the hard work and chances are you will go places,” is his advice.
Bruce lives in Whakatane and travels to Pedersen’s sites in New Zealand and Australia.
“Pedersens is a caring company – the sort of company that sends flowers and looks after your family as well as you”.
Nathan Thompson
holiday reliever
He’s described as a holiday reliever, but there’s not much holiday time for this employee at the Albury site.
Nathan’s job is a full-time one, across many departments from fitters to utilities to production. He just goes where he is needed in a job which works for him on many levels.
“It’s a very well-managed company. They recognise that family life is important and they want their staff to be happy.
“The pay is really good, training is offered and my job is great – I love the versatility and flexibility. I feel well looked after.
“Pedersens pretty much ticks all the boxes.”
Tyson Lees
loader operator
Tyson has been with Pedersens since 2013. It was a great career move, he says.
“I love operating machinery – the bigger the better – so this is the place to be.”
Pedersens is a company which commits to the best and most reliable machinery, he says.
The biggest excavator this enthused loader operator has ever seen has been commissioned by Pedersens and he has been assigned as one of its operators.
Tyson’s happy about other things in his workplace too.
“It is a flexible place and I have good relationships with my workmates and the boss. There are really good channels of communication here and that’s really important.”
Louise Grzegorczyn
Technical administrator and health and safety coordinator
Louise has been described as the glue of the Maryvale site.
She has been with Pedersens since the contract commenced at this Australian site, and fulfils a number of roles. She is involved in chip quality testing and administration support. Her main focus, however, is on health and safety.
Louise thoroughly enjoys the dynamics of working in production, all the more so as she is employed by a “professional, forward-thinking company”.
Pedersens is, she says, a company that constantly reviews things like safety, productivity, focus going forward and improvements in general.
“If you draw attention to something that needs actioning you will be listened to, note will be taken, and the feasibility of change analysed. At Pedersens you are never hamstrung.”