Wenita - Technical And Environmental Forester

Wenita - Technical and Environmental Forester

Posted : 25 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 10 / 2025

Job Type : Permanent - Full Time

Location : Dunedin

Job Category : Agriculture, Nature & Animal

A tertiary education in forestry, science, planning, resource management or similar experience would be beneficial.

Job Description

Wenita Forest Products Ltd is a long established, successful forest management company, seeking to continually improve its operations, systems, and customer experiences.

We are committed to operating as a sustainable, widely respected business within the Otago and Southland community.

Visit to learn more about us.

Wenita has an exciting opportunity for the right person to use their education and experience to contribute to the Technical Team.

Based in Dunedin, the Technical and Environmental Forester role is responsible for wide range of duties, which include :

Forest Valuations & Modelling :

Contribute to forest valuations, harvest scheduling, yield regulation, and regime analysis.

Research & Development :

Participate in leading forest research management and new research initiatives.

Inventory Planning :

Plan and manage forest inventory programmes for PHI, MRI, pre-assessment, and post-treatment assessment.

Data Collection, Planning & Reporting :

Collect, analyse, and report on forest measurement and operational data.

Plan and manage work programmes and present findings.

Environmental Management & Compliance :

Maintain and update the Environmental Management System, ensure compliance with forestry industry regulations, health and safety, and lead environmental audits and incident investigations.

Stakeholder Engagement :

Work closely with contractors, staff, and external stakeholders to implement environmental policies and ensure successful outcomes.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in the forestry industry, values collaboration, and builds productive working relationships.

Desired Skills and Experience

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Forestry Science, Planning, Agriculture, Resource Management, or a related field.

At least 2–3 years' experience in a similar role (forestry or agricultural environment).

Advanced computing skills, including GIS and forest modelling software (VBA coding desirable).

Experience with Survey123 and Field Maps is preferred.

Strong communication, analytical, and reporting skills.

Knowledge of compliance and environmental issues in forestry.

Ability to plan, manage, and adapt work programmes.

Wenita is offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the right person to join our team.

We are ready to support and / or develop the right person into this role.

The Otago region is a great and affordable place to live, with plenty of options to achieve your lifestyle aspirations.

For further information on this role see the position description and candidate briefing pack at .

Applications close

Sunday, 12 October

and should include a CV and covering letter.

Applications must be received via the Polson Higgs careers page .

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