Project Analyst
Play a key role in transforming data into clear, actionable insights that improve operations and support Pan Pac’s strategic direction.
About the role
As a Project Analyst, you the support the Forests business unit to make insight‑driven decisions across forestry, harvesting, logistics, and commercial operations. The role blends data analysis and project support to improve forecasting, performance visibility, and decision‑making across Pan Pac’s integrated value chain. You will work collaboratively with teams within the Forests and wider business units.
In this role, you will:
Deliver analysis, reporting, and insights to support informed decision‑making
Improve data quality and reporting to provide clear visibility of performance
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value across the supply chain
Support priority projects aligned to evolving business needs
Translate data into practical insights for operational and non‑technical stakeholders
The scope of the role will evolve with business priorities, offering varied project exposure and ongoing opportunities to add value.
This is a full-time position, based at our Whirinaki Site.
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 life insurance for your partner
Subsidised medical insurance for you and your family
Discounted fuel
Free flu injections
Retail discounts
Annual kiln dried firewood allocation
Relocation costs (if applicable)
Family friendly social events
About you
You’re an experienced Business Analyst with a passion for turning data into insights, skilled at bridging business needs and BI solutions to deliver real impact.
You have:
A tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Data/Analytics, Engineering, or Forestry related degree.
4+ years’ experience in BI-focused business analysis, delivering dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions
Experience within the Forestry industry would be advantageous
Proven ability to engage stakeholders, simplify complex information, and drive BI adoption
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills, with a practical, solution-oriented mindset
We look forward to reviewing your application.
- Department
- Forests Division
- Locations
- Hawke's Bay
About Pan Pac
For 50 years, Pan Pac Forest Products has been growing, processing and delivering quality radiata products to international markets. No other forest products company in New Zealand does what we do.
We are proud to be a part of New Zealand’s bio-based economy. We are focused on innovation and the sustainability of our operations and the environment in which we work.