Restoration Field Workers

Please Quote Reference Number 18484
**- Hands-on work in an outdoor environment

• Full training available
• Supportive, close-knit team passionate about what they do**

Looking for meaningful outdoor work where you can make a real difference to New Zealand's environment?

Brailsfords Ltd is a well-established, family-friendly contracting business specialising in ecological native restoration on the outskirts of Christchurch. We work across Canterbury restoring and maintaining native landscapes through planting and environmental management projects.

We're currently looking for motivated and reliable Restoration Field Workers to join our team for the busy autumn planting season and beyond.

About the Role

This is a hands-on outdoor role suited to someone who enjoys physical work, being part of a supportive team, and working in nature.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Planting native seedlings throughout Canterbury
• Seedling socking and plant preparation
• Pre-plant and maintenance spraying using herbicides
• Assisting with general restoration and planting operations

You don't need previous restoration experience, full training will be provided. Experience in landscaping, farming, forestry, tree planting, or similar outdoor work would be an advantage.

We are looking for people who are:

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual outdoor work
• Reliable, hardworking, and positive team players
• Keen to learn and develop new skills
• Interested in environmental restoration and native planting
• Holders of a full or restricted NZ Driver Licence

What's in it for You?:

• Guaranteed 30+ hours per week
• Monday to Friday work schedule
• Start time of 7:30am with varying finish times
• PPE provided
• Weekly Wednesday staff breakfast
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Opportunity for long-term growth and progression within the company
• Work outdoors in some of Canterbury's beautiful natural environments

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't delay applying.

If you're passionate about working outdoors and interested in building a career in native restoration, apply online now with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and/or interest in the role.

Be sure to check out our website to learn more about what we do and the projects we're proud to be part of:
brailsfords.co.nz