Planning & Consenting Manager - East Coast Forest

About Us

Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL) is an international forest and wood products company operating in local and global timber markets. JNL owns wood processing plants in the North Island, and forests in the East Coast and Wairarapa regions. We work closely with our parent company in Japan – WoodOne.

As part of our Forestry team, we are committed to sustainable forest management, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and long-term commercial success.

The Role

We are seeking a Planning & Consenting Manager to join our East Coast Forestry team based in Gisborne.

This is a key technical role responsible for leading harvest planning, resource consenting, environmental risk assessment, and regulatory compliance activities across JNL's East Coast forestry operations. You will work closely with operational teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure forestry operations are well planned, compliant, and delivered efficiently.

This is a permanent full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

Lead harvest planning activities to support JNL's woodflow and operational programmes.

Prepare resource consent applications, NES-CF notifications, and associated technical documentation.

Undertake environmental risk assessments relating to erosion, slash management, freshwater, and operational activities.

Monitor and support compliance with consent conditions and regulatory requirements.

Build and maintain positive relationships with councils, regulators, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Provide practical technical advice and support to forestry operations teams.

Maintain GIS and planning records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

To Succeed in This Role, You Will Have

Relevant tertiary qualification in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Environmental Planning, Resource Management, or a related discipline.

Experience in harvest planning, forestry consenting, environmental planning, or a similar technical forestry role.

Strong understanding of New Zealand forestry regulations and resource consent processes.

Practical knowledge of harvesting operations, engineering, erosion management, environmental compliance, and freshwater protection.

Experience using GIS systems and working with councils, contractors, and operational teams.

Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

A practical and solution-focused approach with the ability to influence and engage others.

A current full New Zealand driver's licence.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience.

Opportunity to play an influential role in the future direction of JNL's forestry operations.

Supportive team culture and collaborative working environment.

Generous JNL workplace savings scheme in addition to KiwiSaver.

Heath insurance, life insurance and Will package.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Company Vehicle

Apply Now

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your technical planning and consenting expertise in a role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about our business, please visit: www.jnl.co.nz

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment medical and drug testing and a criminal history check.

Applications close: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (or as advised). Interviews may be conducted as suitable applications are received.