Forest and conservation technician, Kaihangarau ngahere me te whāomoomo
Also known as
- Forest products development technician, forestry science technician, forest technical officer, forest technician, biodiversity and conservation technician, tree biometrics field technician, forestry protection technician
Forest and conservation technicians help scientists to manage, improve and protect forests and wildlife habitats. They collect and analyse samples and data.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$57K to $92K
Most common
$116K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Forest and conservation technicians
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, laboratories and outside and may travel locally or nationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be practical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- help scientists protect forests and wildlife habitats
- check the condition of forests and natural environments
- manage agricultural and forestry operations
- record research data
- survey and cultivate land
- give advice on forest emergencies
- develop information databases
- supervise and train other workers
- collect biological samples
Practical
Investigative
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification to become a forest and conservation technician and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in forestry studies, environmental studies or similar area
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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