Forestry and logging worker, Kaimahi ngahere me te tope rākau
Also known as
- Tree faller, cross cutter, log maker, log scaler, forest mensuration worker, forestry harvesting worker, forestry silviculture worker
Forestry and logging workers plant, maintain, measure, cut and clear trees from forests.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$54K to $89K
Most common
$117K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Forestry and logging workers
- usually work long hours and may work weekends
- usually work in forests or bush and may travel locally
- may work in in all weather and noisy and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- Transport animals, crops, or equipment.
- Harvest agricultural products.
- Plant trees.
- Maintain and repair chainsaws and equipment.
- Apply chemical solutions to plants to protect against disease or insects or to enhance growth.
- Monitor and measure the growth of trees.
- Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.
- Measure and grade logs.
- Cut trees or logs.
- Sort forestry or agricultural materials.
You usually train on the job to become a forestry and logging worker and experience or a qualification may be useful.
You need
- to be over 16 years old
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations (Level 3 or 4)
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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