Forestry Worker

Description

Summary: Join a team to restore New Zealand's native environment through hands-on reforestation, rewilding, and native bush restoration work in varied outdoor terrain. Highlights: 1. Meaningful environmental restoration and native planting projects 2. Active outdoor work where no two days are the same 3. Work in the great NZ outdoors with a supportive team Reforestation Worker We’re on the lookout for motivated and physically fit workers to join a reforestation project based just south of Dunedin. If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of restoring New Zealand’s native environment, this is a great opportunity to get involved in meaningful, hands-on work. Location: Dunedin, Dunedin Start date: 13th of April Pay rate: $26–$29 per hour (weekly pay) About the role: You’ll be working as part of a team on a large-scale native planting project, helping with rewilding and restoration of native bush. This is active, outdoor work where no two days are the same. What you’ll be doing: - Planting native trees across reforestation sites - Walking across varied outdoor terrain throughout the day - Repetitive tasks including bending, kneeling, digging, and planting - Working 5 days per week, up to 10-hour days - Contributing to environmental restoration and native planting projects What we’re looking for: - Good level of physical fitness and ability to handle repetitive manual work - Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions - Ability to pass a drug test - Reliable transport to get to the meeting point - Outdoor work experience is a bonus. What’s in it for you: - Weekly pay - Work in the great NZ outdoors - Supportive team environment - Transport provided to site - 6–7 week assignment - Be part of meaningful reforestation, rewilding, and native bush restoration work Why work with Tradestaff? We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices. Apply online today or give the team a call on 03 474 0655 to find out more!