“People make our Business”
Job Vacancies
TIMBERLANDS Limited currently has the following position available:
- Sorry there are no positions currently available.
To apply for the above position please submit your Curriculum Vitae
together with a duly completed Timberlands Application Form:
Applications should be emailed or posted, by the closing date, to:
Belinda Bird
Human Resources Advisor
TIMBERLANDS Limited
P O Box 1284
Rotorua
Email: belinda.bird@tll.co.nz
Come and Join the Team at TIMBERLANDS
TIMBERLANDS Limited is a very diverse forestry company that offers career opportunities across the entire forestry and business management spectrum. TIMBERLANDS offers the opportunity to combine both your professional career and lifestyle in the stunning lakeside location of Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty. We provide a very positive and dynamic working environment and promote a team-focused and social culture. Many of our staff members are sports minded and enjoy the outdoor advantages of having the Redwood Forest right on the doorstep of our office.
We are focused on developing our business further and are currently experiencing significant growth both in New Zealand and Australia. As a result we have employment opportunities in the following areas:
- University/polytechnic graduates with a forestry focus
- Experienced foresters
- Technical foresters
- Financial & administrative staff
- Plant operators & supervisors
If you wish to register your interest in any of the above-mentioned employment areas please click here.
Forestry Student Scholarships & Graduate Work Programmes
Kaingaroa Timberlands Kaitiaki o te Ngahere Scholarship
On behalf of Kaingaroa Timberlands we offer the Kaitiaki o te Ngahere scholarship. This scholarship is offered to students undertaking a course of study in a forestry discipline. The scholarship includes payment of your course fees for the full period of study towards your qualification, priority to be selected for work experience with TL during your holiday breaks and may be concluded by taking up a graduate position at the end of your study. We aim to award the scholarship within the first two terms of the study year, once students are committed to their course of study. We welcome applications from January through to the end of April of any given year. If you wish to apply for the Kaingaroa Timberlands Kaitiaki o te Ngahere Scholarship please complete the following application form:
KT Kaitiaki o te Ngahere Scholarship Application Form
KT Scholarship Recipient Profile: "Paul Gray is the 2008 recipient of the KT Kaitiaki Scholarship. Paul has grown up in Rotorua and is familiar wih the benefits of forestry to the region. He has a solid record of both academic and sporting achievements from Western Heights High School. Paul commenced study towards a Batchelor of Forestry Science degree at the University of Canterbury in 2008, and is appreciative of the support received through the scholarship and the opportunities presented to him for work experience with TIMBERLANDS Limited." - Paul Gray, Aug 2008
Work Experience and Graduate Positions
TIMBERLANDS' offers holiday work experience opportunities and a graduate programme. Students currently studying towards a forestry qualification can undertake paid work experience over the summer holiday period, including, if applicable, completing a dissertation. In your final year prior to graduating, students have the opportunity to apply for a graduate position with TIMBERLANDS. These positions are offered annually and comprise of a two-year fixed term contract, during which you will be rotated throughout the business to build practical skills and knowledge across all forest management disciplines. Towards the end of the programme, you will have the opportunity to apply for any permanent positions that become available within the company. If you wish to register your interest in either of these programmes please click here.
Student Profile: "Working at Timberlands has greatly enhanced my understanding of well executed forestry management practices. My personal skill base has also largely increased, due to many opportunities to go on training courses provided by the company. There is a large variety of work to get involved with within the estate, and much to learn from the highly experienced team of staff." - Greer Wignall, Nov 2007
Benefits Offered at TIMBERLANDS
People make our business at TIMBERLANDS and therefore we seek to offer an employment package that retains good staff and provides both direct and indirect benefits. For example:
Your Training Doesn’t Stop Here
As an integral part of the way we do business at TIMBERLANDS, further training and professional development is encouraged to optimise performance and enhance personal development. TIMBERLANDS will consider subsidising membership costs for related industry associations, such as New Zealand Institution of Forestry (NZIF), and will support staff attendance at related annual conferences. Staff are encouraged to build experience in all aspects of the business, which in turn creates opportunities for career progression.
Wellbeing and Security is at Hand
TIMBERLANDS provides health benefits (to employees and their immediate families) and insurance cover (to employees only) and offers annual health checks to ensure a good level of health is maintained. All staff are encouraged to keep fit and healthy and to support this company sponsorship of entries into local sporting events has been provided where appropriate.
Work-life Balance is Important Too
We understand the importance of personal family life and we are committed to providing a flexible working environment to meet both personal and business needs. TIMBERLANDS recognises the benefits of being able to retain skilled staff and therefore supports employees, who wish to take parental leave. To enable the transition back to work TIMBERLANDS will consider flexible working arrangements. A large number of our staff, who have young families, have established a strong social network, therefore social events involving families are a part of the TIMBERLANDS' culture.
We Have a Friendly and Sociable Team
Due to the social nature of the TIMBERLANDS's team we have weekly morning teas, regular company functions and operate a company social club for frequent get-togethers. TIMBERLANDS also supports activities and team events that promote the health and well being of staff and reflect positively on the company’s image in the community.
Live and Work in One Central Location
With the completion of our new offices within the stunning environment of the Te Papa Tipu Innovation Park in Rotorua all staff can be housed under one roof in a very modern and team-focused environment. Staff can live and work in the Rotorua district without having to travel away and this stability ensures role changing and career development can occur with ease.
Health & Safety
TIMBERLANDS has a strong focus on promoting and maintaining the health and well being of all staff and contractors. We have a very active group of H&S reps and a regular H&S newsletter is produced from our Forest Risk Team to keep everyone up to date. Please also refer to the health and safety section of the Forest Risk Services section of this site.