WHO TO
CONTACT

WOOD COUNCILS

The regional wood councils are a great place to start when wanting to find out about career opportunities in your area. They have strong connections with the industry, relationships with local training providers, and a good understanding of career options in the area.

FORESTRY COMPANIES

The forestry companies are a great place to talk to when considering a career in forestry. They can tell you what they're looking for, and many of them have direct links to training providers which helps build a career path for those in training. 

• PF Olsen
• Rayonier Matariki Forests
• Hancock Timber Resources Group 
• Nelson Forests
• Summit Forests NZ
• Port Blakely
• Pan Pac
• Timberlands
• Ernslaw One

See the Forest Owners Association website for additional company contacts.

FUTURE FORESTERS

Future Foresters promote career pathways for young people wanting to enter the forestry sector. Find out more about what they do and how to get involved on their website or take a look at their Facebook page.