Foresty Worker

Full job description

We are looking for multiple experienced Forestry Workers to join our team.

This is a permanent full-time role, with guaranteed 30 hours per week.

The role is based in Northland, but you may be required to travel or relocate for work in Gisborne and Bay of Plenty regions.

Your day-to-day tasks include but not limited to:

maintaining forest roads, buildings, facilities, signs and equipment

killing weeds, felling and de-barking non-productive trees and thinning young plantations

collecting seeds, and cultivating and planting seedlings for reafforestation purposes

applying fertilisers and pesticides to individual trees and general forest areas

maintaining look-out for fires in forests

removing major branches and tree tops, trimming branches and sawing trunks into logs

planning the felling of trees and determining the natural and intended fall of each tree

clearing surrounding area of saplings and debris prior to tree-felling

operating and maintaining manual and machine saws to fell trees and to cut felled trees into logs

For the right candidates, you need to demonstrate:

At least 2-year relevant work experience

team player

Physically fit and willing to undertake early shift

Willing to travel for work

If this sounds like you, please apply today!