Career Opportunities
Max Birt Sawmills offers an inclusive and vibrant workplace environment. We are New Zealand's largest manufacturer and marketer of residential fencing products.
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Ideally, applicants will possess the following technical skills, commitment and qualifications:
- High level of communication on all levels
- Proven experience in the Timber Industry
- Work Permits / Visas must be current and valid
- Own transport to work
- Provide two work references
- Must be able to complete an application form and return it to us
- Committed to turning up for work every day
- Work quickly and accurately under construction pressure
- Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental site requirements
- Hold a clean drivers licence
- Undergo a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol test
- Be able to work weekends, nights and public holidays if and when requested
What we offer our new employees:
- Competitive remuneration
- Great inclusive team culture
- Career growth and workplace variety
Our Opportunities
Labourer
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Good level of fitness and capability of heavy lifting
- Previous experience in a construction labour position would be an advantage but is not essential
- Hold a full class 1 drivers licence and have own transport
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES The part you play at Max Birt will be ever changing, because of this we require you to;
- Be a good communicator
- Be able to follow instruction and speak up if unclear
- Have the ability to relate well to different types of people
- Have values that align with the organisation’s goals
- Understanding of and respect for different cultures
- Be a team player, happy to jump in and help other team members when required
- Be flexible, open and honest
- Be reliable and hard working
Machine Operator
Our Auckland based company are seeking a reliable Machine Operator for an immediate start. In order to undertake this role to your best ability you must have the following skills, qualifications and / or training;
- Have previous experience working in a Timber Yard
- Hold Class 1 and 2 Drivers Licence as a minimum
- Hold W T & R Endorsement
- Have proven previous experience in operating Heavy Plant
- High attention to detail
- Be able to understand construction drawings
- High level of H&S understanding
- Be physically Fit
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES The part you play at Max Birt will be ever changing, because of this we require you to;
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have the ability to work alone
- Have the ability to relate well to different types of people
- Have the ability to build and maintain networks and contacts
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Have the ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Have values that align with the organisation’s goals
- Understanding of and respect for different cultures
- Be a team player, happy to jump in and help other team members when required
- Be flexible, open and honest

