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Forestry and Logging Worker | Kaimahi Waonui/Tope Rākau

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Forestry and logging workers plant, maintain, measure, cut and clear trees from forests.

Forestry | Ngāherehere

Forestry may be for you if you are interested in:

• plants and trees
• outdoor and physical work
• working with tools, machinery and equipment
• conservation and the environment
• managing forest operations including managing staff, contractors and budgets.

Improving forestry through innovation

Technology is creating exciting opportunities in New Zealand’s forestry sector.

Grow your career in forestry

Find out about career possibilities and pathways in the forestry industry.

Wood Processing Worker | Kaimahi Kani Rākau

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Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.

Nursery Grower/Worker | Kaiwhakatipu/Kaimahi Otaota

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Nursery growers/workers grow young plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for sale or for use in parks and gardens.

Forest Manager | Kaimahi Ngahere

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Forest managers plan and direct the planting, growth, harvesting and protection of forests for wood production.

Forestry Scientist | Kaipūtaiao Ngahere

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Forestry scientists research forest growth, wood processing, conservation and different types of trees, and how these can be used.