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Accountant
Pedersen’s a division of the C3 Pedersen Group is a multi-national organisation in the wood-fibre industry – recognised for our innovation, we have an exemplary reputation spanning nearly 40 years of designing and delivering individual business solutions for our customers.
Due to the growth of the business, we are seeking to appoint an additional accountant to work out of our head office in Rotorua.
The role, reporting to the Group Accountant, will assist in providing the Chief Financial Officer, General Manager Operations Pedersen’s and Pedersen Management with financial information for the New Zealand entities of the business, with particular focus on ensuring that transactional data is recorded accurately and in a timely manner to enable the delivery of financial reporting.
Further the role will liaise with the Operational Managers to assist them with managing these businesses.
To be successful in this position you will be CA qualified or could be working towards this qualification.
Further you will be proactive in your work style, be “hands on” and be prepared to work with the Managers and site lead teams to ensure that the areas of responsibility are delivered on, and be time focused to meet periodical deadlines.
This is not a role that is desk bound as the successful applicant will be expected to be supportive of the NZ entities and to be available to travel to them on an as needed basis.
In return for your commitment, we offer a competitive remuneration package and a great work environment, with the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.
Applications 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 2025/35 can be submitted on our website:
www.pedersen-group.co.nz
Or posted to:
HR, Pedersen Group Ltd,
PO Box 1895, Rotorua
Maintenance Fitter Tokoroa
Pedersen Kinleith Limited is seeking to employ a suitable experienced and qualified Maintenance Fitter. The Kinleith operation has a Debarking Plant and a Chipping plant which is double shifted, offering the successful applicant a variety of work on both the existing Chipping Plant and the Debarker.
The successful applicant for this position will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Repair and maintenance of Heavy Industrial Equipment with exposure to Timber Processing plant an advantage
- Fabrication and welding skills
- Computer Literacy
- Strong Health and Safety focus
- Reliable and have the ability to work unsupervised and as part of a small team
The initial hours of work are Monday to Friday 10 hours per day and the appointee will be expected to work reasonable overtime on occasions.
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 2024/23 can be submitted on our website:
www.pedersen-group.co.nz
Or posted to:
HR, Pedersen Group Ltd,
PO Box 1895, Rotorua
Log Yard Supervisor 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.
The Kinleith site operates a Chipping and Debarking operation for OjiFS, the Taumata Export Log Yard for Manulife Forest Management NZ and an Export Log Debarking Plant.
A vacancy has become available, for a Log yard Supervisor, reporting to the Site Manager.
The purpose of the position is to be:
- Accountable and responsible for the supervision of the Taumata Log yard and Debarker production KPI’s
- Ensuring that inventory is received stored and supplied to the Debarker and is received stored and dispatched from the Taumata yard
- Managing the direct reports, outputs and performance, and setting strategies and plans in place through the coordination of fibre, labour and mobile plant within the Taumata Log yard and Debarker
- Ensure integrity and accurate recording and measurement of Taumata log yard stock and to monitor log quality through quality control audits.
- Maintain and enhance the relationships with Manulife Forest Management NZ representatives.
As the successful applicant, you will have proven ability to supervise, with a total staff of 20 operating on a seven day a week basis, whilst fostering on-going organisational culture and improvement.
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 any further information relating to the role contact Richard on 0278 25 6676.
Applications including a copy of your CV and quoting vacancy 25/10 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.
Loader Operator – Night Shift – Kawerau based
- Class 2 and W endorsement
A vacancy has arisen at the Company’s operation at Kawerau in the Carter Holt sawmill log yard for a Loader Operator Nightshift.
Applicants for this role should be able to demonstrate previous experience and current competency in the operating of a Wheeled Loader, Wagner or similar equipment in a Logyard environment
The role is a shift position, and the successful applicant must be prepared to work night shift of 4 x12 hour shifts per week.
The holding of a class 2 license and W endorsement is required.
Pedersen’s operate a drug and alcohol-free workplace and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment Medical, including drug test, prior to any position being offered
Applications, including a copy of your CV quoting vacancy 25/32, can be submitted using the apply on-line for currently advertised jobs section under Careers on this website [www.pedersen-group.co.nz]
or posted to:
HR, Pedersen Group
PO Box 1895
Rotorua 3040
Diesel Mechanic
Pedersen Kawerau Limited are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Workshop team at Kawerau.
The successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Workshop Based (Kawerau)
- Experience on heavy diesel mobile plant is required
- Self-motivated and safety conscious.
The role is on a 4 days on 4 days off shift pattern, day shift 12 hours per shift.
We offer a competitive remuneration package, varied and interesting work on our mobile fleet, within a safety conscious and desirable work environment.
No crawling about in the mud out in the bush with 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 test, prior to any position being offered
Applications, including a copy of your CV quoting vacancy 25/04, can be submitted using the apply on-line for currently advertised jobs section under Careers on this 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.”