Forest Finance Administrator – Part Time

About Us

Juken New Zealand (JNL) manufactures a wide range of engineered wood products from sustainably managed forest resources across the Northland, Wairarapa and East Coast regions.

As a proud local business, we are committed to supporting our communities, respecting cultural values, and managing our forests responsibly. We aim to create positive environmental, social and economic outcomes while supporting the people who help our operations succeed.

About the Role

We have an exciting part-time opportunity for an organised, proactive, and hands-on Finance Administrator to join our Forestry team based just outside Gisborne.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of a busy forestry operation. You will provide key administrative support to our Forestry Managers and wider team, helping to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being part of a close-knit team.

In addition to supporting the forestry team, you'll engage with a wide range of stakeholders including contractors, suppliers, customers, and service providers, playing an important role in maintaining strong relationships across the business.

You'll join a team that enjoys working hard, supporting one another, and celebrating successes along the way.

Core Responsibilities

• General administration including log docket reconciliations, data entry, filing, reporting, and maintaining accounts documentation and registers.
• Providing clerical and secretarial support, including coordinating travel and meetings, preparing meeting minutes, managing schedules, receptionist duties, and ordering office supplies.
• Monitoring base radio communications and assisting with emergency response coordination when required.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with contractors, suppliers, customers, service providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Assisting the team with a variety of other administrative and operational support tasks as required.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Available to work 25–30 flexible hours per week across five days.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
• Experienced in administration and confident using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Positive, adaptable, and eager to learn new skills.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

What's in it for You?

• A supportive and welcoming team environment with a strong culture built on trust, respect, and teamwork.
• A varied role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous JNL workplace savings scheme in addition to KiwiSaver
• Free Life insurance and Will package
• Free EAP Support Services
• The opportunity to be part of New Zealand's forestry industry and a business committed to sustainable resource management.

If this sounds like you, apply today.

Join a team where your organisational skills, initiative, and eye for detail will help keep our forestry operations moving. We'd love to hear from you.