Nalawe Forestry Limited is seeking motivated Forestry Silviculture Workers to join their team based across the the Whanganui -  Manawatu region. 

The role is permanent and full-time (we guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week). Applicants must be available Mon -Fri and the ocassional Saturday. The normal working hours are 7:30am - 3:30 pm.

You will be paid a piece rate as per the following:

  • $1.50 per metre of tree pruning/thinning.
  • $30 per bag planted (approx. 100 trees).
  • $0.15 per spot release sprayed.

Wages will be 'topped up' to $28.00 per hour if your comparable piece rate earnings do not exceed this figure.

We are open to employing juniors and new entrants who are wanting to learn and devleop a career in forestry. The forestry sector is expericing significant shortages right now so career opportunities are good!

The Forestry Silviculture Workers' job duties are: 

  • Planning and implementing silviculture operations.
  • Planting, release spraying, pruning and thinning.
  • Use a range of equipment including chainsaws, knapsack sprayers and poison applicators.
  • Mix and apply agrichemicals within guidelines and practices.
  • Operate LUVs and quad bikes for remote areas.
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