Whanganui / Taranaki Regional Manager
PF Olsen, New Zealand
Job Description
PF Olsen Ltd has 50 years’ forestry services experience with offices throughout New Zealand and Australia. With our vision to be ‘The professional forest management company of choice,’ we strive to be industry leaders in value maximization and risk reduction for forest owners through all aspects of forest management.
PF Olsen wants you to help us in shaping the future of the forestry industry by joining a company that values and grows its employees while putting health and safety at the forefront. Our company endorses and promotes sustainable forestry practices, and with 14 offices throughout New Zealand, we are leading the way in land-capacity-based afforestation solutions.
Due to the creation of a new Region (Whanganui/Taranaki) we are looking for a Regional Manager to steer our business in this region. You will be responsible for overseeing all forestry, harvesting, consultancy and new work development functions in the region Wanganui / Taranaki. This role will ensure operations are efficient, fully integrated and deliver excellent financial, Hamp;S and environmental outcomes to our clients. The successful candidate will ensure the region generates profits from the provision of forest and harvest management as well as consultancy services which leads to sustainable growth
This role is preferably based in Whanganui a region is known for its outstanding Whanganui River being the second-largest river in the North Island, the longest navigable waterway in the country, and runs for 290 kilometres from the heights of Mount Tongariro to Wanganui's coast and the Tasman Sea. Stunning scenery! PF Olsen would consider an alternative location for the right candidate.
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- 3+ years of managing a team of forestry silviculture and harvesting experts
- Strong client liaison skills
- Ability to manage the constantly changing harvesting environment
- Knowledge of environmental protection and compliance and ensure processes and procedures are followed
- Understands that Health and Safety knowledge is vital to our business and maintains up-to-date information on any changes to our standard procedures.
- Communicate with other areas of PF Olsen including GIS, Accounts, Accounting and finance, other regions etc
- Proven new work development track record
- Solid understanding of forest health and reporting where required
Benefits
Please apply online with your resume and cover letter and we will get back to you asap.
Applicants who have the right to work in New Zealand will only be considered for this role.