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Our Story

New Zealand owned and operated, spanning three generation and over 35 years, Forte is a business founded on family, with its people at the core. Built on passion, knowledge and an ingrained care for both our people and clients, we’re a company with big plans for the future. Designed in New Zealand with innovation at the forefront, our exceptional collections of timber flooring, panelling and Millboard decking, which constantly evolve with global and national trends, position us as the leading supplier of refined timber surfaces.

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Why Forté

Become part of a high performing and collaborative team

Passion is at the heart of everything we do, we’re an energetic and driven team who always strive for excellence. We don’t compromise and always push the limits to what we can achieve.

Our people learn and grow together

We have a growth mindset and a commitment to investing in our people. We are never limited to what we already know, but instead are excited about what we can learn. We love to share our experience and knowledge and believe this is what helps others grow.

We’re more than a workplace, we’re a family

Caring and a family-centric culture is at the heart of everything we do. The way we work with our clients and each other shows that we have never lost sight of our commitment to care. As our team has grown, that sense of caring has simply grown with us.

Positions available

With the growth of our business comes exciting opportunities for skilled, like-minded professionals to join the Forté family. Explore our available positions to find out where your skills best fit.

"The feeling of working with family in a respectful and supportive environment is what makes coming to work so uplifting."
— Naseri M.- Operations

Business Development Manager - South Region

We’re a thriving family-owned business and are seeking a Business Development Manager ready to be a catalyst in propelling our growth and success in the South Region. Based in our Christchurch CBD showroom, you’ll be a driving force with a fusion of business expertise, and a profound love of architecture and interior design. Not only will you scout potential partnerships and nurture client relationships, but you’ll expertly negotiate deals, breathing life into each collaboration.
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Showroom Sales Consultant

Join our team at Forté, where passion meets purpose! We are a fast-paced family-owned business dominating the timber market, and are calling on all sales champions to join our elite team as a Showroom Consultant based in our prestigious, award winning Grey Lynn showroom. If you’re a sales-savvy, enthusiastic person, and have over 3 years of proven expertise, we want you to bring your unique flair to our high-performing team.
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Customer Care Manager

Join us at Forté, where ‘we care’ isn’t just a value; it’s the essence of who we are. We’re in search of a dedicated Customer Care Manager to embrace this commitment with us each day. With a solution-focused mindset, you’ll fearlessly tackle challenges, proactively identify areas for improvement in customer care processes, and seek opportunities to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness, all while guiding your team to excellence.
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Financial Controller

To support our growth, we have created a new role, and we want you to bring your financial flair to our epic team. As our Financial Controller, you’ll be the ruler of the financial realm, overseeing the financial operations, teaming up with other leads to develop and implement financial strategies and policies, ensuring compliance is the name of the game, and steering us toward growth that’s as incredible as our timber products.
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"The feeling of working with family in a respectful and supportive environment is what makes coming to work so uplifting."
— Bernie F., Marketing

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We love meeting new people who think they'd enjoy being a part of Forte Flooring. Even if we don’t have a role just right for you now, we may in the future. Leave your CV below here for a chat or a coffee.
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Our values in action

The foundation of who we are and how we work with our partners, clients and each other is shaped by our core values.

Bring your energy
Bring your energy
We approach our work with genuine energy and passion. We love timber, we love what we do and we love helping our clients realise their vision.
Initiative
Initiative
We get things done. We listen, find solutions and deliver exceptional results.
Always Care
Always Care
Respect and care are ingrained throughout the business. Making our people and clients feel comfortable and secure has always been our way.
Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset
We embrace a growth mindset. We love to learn new things and challenge the status quo, and believe collaboration, innovation and good strategy will help us achieve our goals.
Be Real
Be Real
We value transparency. Our interactions with clients and each other are genuine and authentic.

Looking after our people

Our people make up our tight-knit Forté family. Here are some of the benefits we can offer you.

Opportunities
Career Expansion
Development Programme
Personal Progression
Positive Culture
Supportive & caring environment
Daily lunches
Flexible working
Rewards & Recognition
Value Awards
Incentive Programmes
Recognition Awards

The work we do

We work closely with homeowners and professional specifiers on projects ranging from smaller residential to large commercial builds. Our refined timber products are featured in well known, award-winning projects around the country.

Ryan House

Ryan House

Blenheim, Marlborough

Ardmore House

Ardmore House

Ardmore, Auckland

Tairua Insitu House

Tairua Insitu House

Tairua, Coromandel

Tuatua House

Tuatua House

Omaha