Careers
Over 30 different career paths
From working in a lab or office, to being out in the forest building roads, planting trees, harvesting logs or transporting these to ports and mills, New Zealand’s forestry industry creates jobs for more than 40,000 New Zealanders. Forestry and wood products are a significant pillar of Northland’s economy, employing 2,290 people, 2.8% of the regional workforce, across forestry and logging and wood products and manufacturing.
Opportunities to suit everyone's interests
There are a wide range of forestry career opportunities to suit everyone’s interests. The New Zealand Forest Owners Association have put together a comprehensive web portal targeted at those looking to enter the industry or advance their forestry career.
Over 30 different forestry career paths, including salary, training requirements and job descriptions are profiled. The web portal also directs you to training providers, scholarships and various other bits of information.
Training Providers
In Northland there are two main forestry training providers; NorthTec and Competenz. Within these organisations there are many different levels of training provided and ways in which training is delivered. If your training aspirations include attending a University, University of Canterbury run a specialised School of Forestry. We encourage you to get in touch directly with the provider to find the course that suits you.
Our logo presents a modern, clean interpretation of a female Kauri cone. Each seed symbolises our members—coming together, collaborating, and growing—while the Kauri itself reflects a strong connection to Northland.
Northland Wood Council
Ph: 027 499 8416
Em: info@northlandwoodcouncil.co.nz
PO Box 1860, Whangarei
