About the opportunity
As the Lubrication Tradesperson for our Pulp business unit, you will take ownership of the lubrication programme across the pulpmill, boilers, utilities, and wastewater treatment plant. This is a hands on, routine driven role where your technical expertise, attention to detail, and proactive approach will help keep our operation running safely, efficiently, and consistently.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Planning and completing daily lubrication tasks across a wide range of industrial equipment

• Preparing and maintaining lubrication schedules and accurate maintenance records

• Conducting routine equipment checks and identifying early signs of wear, degradation, or failure

• Performing oil and grease sampling, fluid replenishment, and managing stock levels

• Maintaining clean, well organised lubrication storage and dispensing areas

• Supporting equipment reliability through proactive fault detection using sight, sound, and smell

• Reviewing lubrication and filtration practices and contributing to process improvements

• Assisting with maintenance tasks and collaborating with engineers, planners, operators, and other trades

• Participating in shutdown activities to support efficient restarts

• Participating in a 1 in 5 call roster

This role is a day position and based at our Whirinaki site, 15 minutes north of Napier.

About us
We add value to our natural resources. Our business is renewables, and we have been a part of New Zealand’s bio-based economy for 50 years. We grow, process, and deliver quality radiata products to national and international markets. Sustainability and safety are the foundations of our business. We have a team of over 400 full time staff and 400 contractors. We care for our people, the environment and our community.

We offer

• Secure employment

• A supportive learning and development environment

• Reward and recognition

• Wellbeing programme

• Free life insurance for you and discounted for your partner

• Subsidised medical insurance for you and your family

• Discounted petrol

• Retail discounts

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Annual firewood allocation

• Relocation costs (if applicable)

• Family friendly events

About you
You bring a practical, solutions focused approach to mechanical work and thrive in a hands on, team based environment.

You have:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid manual dexterity

• A proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership of issues

• Able to plan, organise, and prioritise work effectively within a small team

• A strong focus on health and safety

• Experience with Office 365 and CMMS systems

• Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment

• Lubrication experience or completion of a relevant lubrication course (preferred)

• NZQA Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Trade Certificate (or similar), preferred

We look forward to reviewing your application.