Resource Forester

4 days ago

Rotorua Central, New Zealand Manulife Investment Management Forest Management (NZ) Limited Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Our Business

Manulife Investment Management Forest Management (NZ) Limited (MFM (NZ)), formerly Hancock Forest Management (NZ) Ltd, was established in 2004 to manage forests on behalf of Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture Inc's (MIMTA) clients.  MIMTA is one of the longest-tenured and largest timberland investment managers in the world and forms part of Manulife's Global Wealth and Asset Management business.

In Aotearoa, MFM (NZ) protects and manages approximately 200,000 hectares of plantation forest on behalf of three clients, producing an annual harvest volume of approximately 4 million m³.   Providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees and contractors is our highest priority.  It's also our goal to protect the future productivity of the land and ensure that the soil, water, biodiversity, and community values of the forests we manage are maintained or improved over time.

The Role

We're looking for a keen team player to join our small Resources Team based in our friendly Rotorua office in the New Year.  Reporting to the Resources Manager, the role will be responsible for:

· Planning and managing the collection of forest inventory and wood quality data

· Ensure quality control through auditing and statistical analysis

· Forest yield prediction and generation

· Monitoring production against predicted forecasts and identifying value improvement opportunities

· Assisting with long-term and tactical woodflow planning

What We Can Offer You

MFM (NZ) is one of New Zealand's largest forest management companies and will offer a competitive package to our chosen candidate.  Along with base salary and annual bonus, a work vehicle including private use is supplied.  We also provide a suite of benefits including health insurance, trauma, income protection and life insurance, additional KiwiSaver contributions, gym subsidy, long service leave and paid parental leave.  Generous financial support for formal external tuition can be accessed to ensure our employees can learn and grow while working with us.  MFM (NZ) also supports employee health and wellbeing and the importance of work/life balance and provides flexible work arrangements wherever possible.

What We Are Looking For

We're seeking someone with strong organisational skills, an understanding of statistical sampling techniques, and the ability to apply these effectively. Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is highly desirable as is experience in managing and analysing large datasets. Familiarity with forestry and wood quality concepts would be beneficial.

Our successful candidate will preferably have a tertiary qualification in resource management and ideally some experience related to forest inventory and resource modelling.  However, we also invite applications from final year forestry, science, or engineering students who have drive, ambition, and a passion for new challenges.

To Apply

If you would like to join our team more information can be found on our website    Please send applications in the form of a cover letter and CV to our Human Resources Team at by Monday 15 December 2025.

MFM (NZ) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.  MFM (NZ) values diversity and inclusion and is comfortable to provide any reasonable necessary accommodation to foster such a workforce.

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