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
$50K
Lower
$60K to $100K
Most common
$125K
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
- cut down, plant, prune and thin forest trees
- prepare and care for forestry land
- fertilise land and spray for weeds
- measure and track tree growth
- gather data about tree crops
- choose trees to cut down
- check log quality and cut to size
- cut, measure and grade logs
- maintain equipment and tools for logging trees
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou 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 in forestry
- 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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