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Silviculture Worker
About the role
Working across varied farms and landscapes in the Manawatu region, you will undertake operations including tree planting, pruning, thinning and spraying through established forestry blocks, and planting and spot-spraying across farmlands or cutover (previously forested) blocks along with nursery work. This job is physically demanding and requires walking on steep uneven terrain in heavy forestr...
Job Requirements
Physically capable and have the ability to work in all weather conditions.
Silviculture workers
About the role
Mahi Rakau Forest Management requires experienced Silviculture workers. We operate in the Bay of Plenty region. Full-time, permanent positions available now, minimum 30 hours, max 40 hours per week at the starting rate of $29.66. We run a fortnightly pay cycle. Pruners and planters must have a minimum of 3 years of verifiable practical experience or a L4-related qualification.
Job Requirements
Operational tasks include: • Preparation of forestry blocks for planting specifics • Planting seedlings • Reworks • Clearing of wilding pines • Regenerating, pulling of forestry blocks • Pruning and clearing of forestry blocks Personal specifications • Healthy and drug free • High level of fitness. The job sites are outdoors in forestry blocks in and around Rotorua. You will be expected...
Chainsaw Hand
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Chainsaw Hand to join our forestry operation. This role involves the safe and efficient felling of trees using a chainsaw and working as part of a team to meet daily production targets while maintaining strict health and safety standards. This position suits someone with proven tree felling experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to take instruction and...
Job Requirements
Essential: * Proven experience in tree felling * Skilled and competent chainsaw operator * Strong understanding of forestry health and safety requirements * Able to take instruction and follow procedures * Reliable and punctual – turns up every scheduled workday * Positive work attitude and willingness to work as part of a team * Able to pass a pre-employment drug test * Physica...
Forestry Pruner
About the role
- Pruning and thinning young pine trees to improve tree form and forest health - Using hand tools such as handsaws and loppers - Working in small teams across various forest blocks - Maintaining safe work practices at all times - Meeting daily productivity targets while ensuring quality standards
Job Requirements
- Good physical fitness and stamina - Ability to work in all weather conditions - A positive attitude and willingness to learn - The ability to pass a drug test - Must be able to stay out of town as required - Previous forestry highly desired, they employer is willing to consider candidates with no forestry experience but experience in the agriculture or horticulture sectors also.