Forestry Jobs

Showing 47 results

Sort: Featured Jobs

Explore the industry

Forestry

Here's a peek at what the job scene is looking like for Agriculture, fishing & forestry workers, employed in Forestry roles:

So, what's the pay like?

The average Forestry salary is $76,000, remaining stable over the last 12 months.

So, what's job demand like?

We have 48 Forestry jobs available, a 167% jump in job listings over the last 3 months.

So, where are the most vacancies?

Manawatu / Whanganui is in the lead, posting 10 positions, Gisborne following with 8 and Hawke's Bay in third, with 5 job listings.

More about this data

Salary guide

A snapshot of salary trends for Jobs across NZ.

View now

Log in to see tailored job recommendations that match your preferences.

New jobs straight to your inbox

Save this search to receive email alerts when new jobs are listed.

On Vessel Digger Operators

Listed today

Whangarei, Northland

Skilled digger operators to assist with the loading of log vessels using a digger with log grapple on the vessel hold to maximise log placement.

Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Uniform and PPE equipment provided.

Quick apply

Be an early applicant

Experience Forestry - Mechanized crew

Listed yesterday

Southland, Southland

Two full time positions for mechanized southland based crew and small woodlot crew. Immediate start. Experience a must!

Quick apply

Be an early applicant

Hydraulic Yarder Operator

6 days ago

Rangitikei, Manawatu / Whanganui

Moutere Logging is seeking an experienced machinery operator to be trained on a Hydraulic Yarder

Competitive hourly rate
Ongoing training and development
Rangitikei location

Quick apply

Swing Yarder Operator - Madill 124

6 days ago

Rangitikei, Manawatu / Whanganui

Moutere Logging are seeking an experienced Swing yarder operator, who will also be trained up on a brand new Hydraulic Yarder

Competitive hourly rate
Ongoing training and development
Hunterville location

Quick apply

Forestry Machine Operators Wanted

14 days ago

Gisborne, Gisborne

Looking for experienced Operators to join a tight-knit crew. You're not just a number here – you're valued, known by name, and part of a solid team.

$90K - $100K annually

Ongoing personal and professional development
Very well established and high performing teams
Up skilling is supported

Quick apply

Loader Operator

Listed today

Rosewarne Yarding Ltd

Rodney, Auckland

Experienced Loader Driver wanted for busy hauler crew based in Dome Valley — Good pay, solid team, immediate start available!

Very well established and high performing crew
Corporate forest contracted
Competitive rates

Quick apply

Be an early applicant

wheeled Harvester operator and Forwarder operator

Listed today

CMH Contracting Ltd

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

CMH Contracting are looking for a wheeled Harvester operator and a Forwarder operator for there well established thinnings crew in Kaingaroa Forest.

$30 - $45 per hour

Quick apply

Be an early applicant

Machine Operator Wanted

2 days ago

Renner Logging Ltd

Waimakariri, Canterbury

Looking for an experienced Harvester Operator

good working environment with a positive team culture
competitive hourly rate
well established, high preforming crew

Full-time, Permanent

Quick apply

Be an early applicant

Debarking Loader Driver Operations Assistant

13 days ago

Eastland Port

Whangarei, Northland

Drive your career forward! Join our Northland team as a Loader Driver - steady hours, great pay, and solid crew. Apply now!

Competitive remuneration
Comprehensive staff benefits
Supportive work environment

Full-time, Permanent

Debarking Operations Assistant - Northland

13 days ago

Eastland Port

Whangarei, Northland

Night shift role in Ruakaka! Operate debarking machinery, earn great pay, and enjoy top benefits. Monday–Friday nights. Apply now!

Competitive remuneration
Comprehensive staff benefits
Supportive work environment

Full-time, Permanent

Quick apply

Job closes in 5 days

On Vessel Digger Operator

14 days ago

Dunedin, Otago

Skilled digger operator required to safely and efficiently load logs onto logging ships using a log grapple.

Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Uniform and PPE equipment provided.

Full-time, Permanent

Forestry Materials Operators / Loader Operators

14 days ago

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Operate heavy machinery at the port to unload logs from trucks and trains and move logs around the log yard.

Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Uniform and PPE equipment provided.

Full-time, Permanent

Chainsaw Operators & Excavator Operators

24 days ago

Southland, Southland

We’re currently looking for reliable Chainsaw Operators and also Excavator / Machine Operators

Casual Work
Learn New Skills
Potential for on-going work

Quick apply

Job closes in 7 days

Multi skilled Professional Logger required

18 days ago

Skipps Logging

Hamilton, Waikato

Highly Experienced person required to fill positions across two cable Harvesting crews

Quick apply

Debarking Operations Assistant

18 days ago

Eastland Port

Gisborne, Gisborne

Keep things moving! Operate loaders and debarking machinery. Great pay, benefits, and career growth. Apply now and join our awesome team!

Competitive remuneration
Comprehensive staff benefits
Supportive work environment

Full-time, Permanent

Swinger Operator

18 days ago

ROSEWARNE CONTRACTORS LTD

Whangarei, Northland

Swinger Yarder crew

Training available to the right candidate
Well established and experienced crew
Solid health and safety record

Quick apply

Harvesting Supervisor

18 days ago

Invercargill, Southland

If you are practical and hardworking with a passion for the forestry sector, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for!

$90K - $100K annually

Rare opportunity is a longstanding company
Competitive pay and conditions
Opportunity to further your career

Quick apply

Processor & Loader Operators

20 days ago

Gisborne, Gisborne

BBL are seeking both an experienced Processor Operator and a Loader Operator for Harvesting operations in the Tiniroto region.

Paid travel
Well established team
Long term contract

Quick apply

On Vessel Digger Operator

20 days ago

Nelson, Nelson / Tasman

Skilled digger operators required to stow logs efficiently and safely in the hold of logging ships.

Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Uniform and PPE equipment provided.

Full-time, Permanent

Biosecurity Field Operator

20 days ago

Downer EDI Services

Hurunui, Canterbury

Join our team in Culverden as a Biosecurity Field Operator and help protect New Zealand's natural environment - full training provided!

Gain hands-on training, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make an impact!
Guaranteed 40 hours minimum!
Great team culture and environment!

Full-time, Permanent

Excavator Loader Operator/Quality Control

22 days ago

Tasman, Nelson / Tasman

Moutere Logging is looking for a experienced person for a Excavator Loader operator/ Quality Control role to join a crew based in the Nelson region

In house trainers
Competitive hourly rate
Strong health and safety focus

Quick apply

FORESTRY MACHINE OPERATORS WANTED

25 days ago

H&R HARVESTING LTD

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

EXPERIENCED LOADER OPERATOR WANTED. MUST HAVE RELEVANT UNIT STANDARD AND EXPERIENCE.

FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT
SALARY TO MATCH SKILL LEVEL
VERY WELL ESTABLISHED HIGH PERFORMING TEAM

Full-time, Permanent

Quick apply

Job closes in 5 days

Browse all job categories Browse all job categories by location