Experienced or Qualified Wood Machinist

• Full Time
• Application Closes 19 Apr 2026
• Southland - Southland
• Woodworker

Niagara Sawmilling Company Limited is a proudly New Zealand-owned and operated sawmill, manufacturer, and distributor with over 90 years of industry leadership. We specialise in high-quality radiata pine products used across New Zealand and international construction markets. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and our people, we offer long-term employment in a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Due to continuous growth, our Remanufacturing Department in Kennington, Invercargill is seeking ten hardworking individuals to join our team as Wood Machinists

Hours of work range from 36 to 50 hours per week, depending on the roster. The pay scale for this role is $26.00 – $35.00 per hour.

We are looking for Wood Machinists who are reliable, adaptable, physically fit, and have a positive attitude. We offer comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Material handling and machine operation to cut, plane, profile and paint wood stock to international and domestic customer specifications 
• Active involvement in production lines
• Setting up and running machinery across the remanufacturing plant
• Performing quality control checks
• Maintaining equipment and workspace

Requirements:

• Excellent health and safety awareness
• A great team player with a positive attitude
• Full driver’s license or ability to secure one
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and full medical examination
• Great references and a consistent work history
• Three years’ experience in wood machining or operating industrial woodworking machinery 
• A trade qualification in wood machining, timber processing, or a related field is advantageous but not essential; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

What We Offer:

• Guaranteed hours of work each week (minimum of 36 hours of work available each week) 
• Continuous upskilling and career progression
• Thorough on-site training and ongoing guidance
• Steady, secure employment with weekly pay
• Well-deserved break during Christmas and New Year
• A safe, positive work environment

At Niagara, we take pride in our values and principles that guide our workplace culture; our team lives by these values, working as a team to support one another, acting with integrity to do the right thing, and striving for excellence in everything we do. 

We Work as a Team:

• We communicate honestly
• We support each other through challenges and celebrate the wins
• We are driven by a shared purpose
• We embrace our diversity

We Act with Integrity:

• We treat everyone with respect
• We keep our word and commitments
• We are reliable
• We do the right thing

We Strive for Excellence:

• We are committed to the well-being of our people
• We provide industry-leading products and services
• We invest in innovative solutions
• We are dedicated to continuous improvement

If these values resonate with you and reflect how you work, we would love to hear from you!

Niagara maintains a drug-free workplace, and all candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and medical assessment. Niagara rewards individual effort while celebrating teamwork.