Tree Planter

Job ID 23078912
Southland, Gore
Full-time
Listed on 18 Mar 2026

About this job

A local contractor is looking for hard-working Tree Planters to join their crew for the upcoming planting season. This is a hands-on, outdoor role working in forestry blocks across Southland. You’ll be part of a team responsible for planting seedlings efficiently and to a high standard. What You’ll Be Doing -Planting tree seedlings in forestry blocks -Working outdoors in varying terrain and weather -Following planting specifications and spacing guidelines -Working as part of a team to meet daily targets

Job Requirements

-Physically fit and able to handle repetitive manual work -Reliable and able to turn up every day -Positive attitude and willingness to learn -Able to work in all weather conditions -Transport to get to meeting points (preferred) -Experience in forestry is a bonus, but not essential - training can be provided for the right person.

Days of work
Monday to Friday with some Saturday's (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
Plant Rate
Job Category
Forestry and Logging Workers
Career Level
Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
Driver Licence
Full, Restricted
(Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

Interested in this job?

To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 23078912

You may need to register first with Work and Income as a Job Seeker to be considered for specific roles.
If you are deaf, hearing impaired, or speech impaired, there are a range of options to contact us. Please include the Job IDs for any of the jobs you're interested in as part of the message.

Something wrong with this job ad?

Report this job ad