Tree Team Member

Restore Native Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Restore Native Ltd in Te Miro, Cambridge is seeking a full-time Tree Team Member for a fixed term role focused on planting, preparing, and dispatching native trees. The position involves outdoor work during the planting season and maintaining nursery operations.

Applicants must be reliable, practical, and possess a strong work ethic. Previous experience is helpful but not required. Competitive hourly pay of $25-$30 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical work in the field and at the nursery.
• Experience working outdoors in challenging conditions is helpful but not mandatory.
• Commitment to quality in planting and order preparation.

Responsibilities

• Plant trees in the field during the planting season.
• Prepare plants for dispatch and manage orders at the nursery.
• Maintain field and nursery cleanliness and order.

Skills

Reliable and practical

Strong work ethic

Teamwork skills

Job description

Apply to become aTree Team Member - Growing, Planting and Maintaining Native trees

BASED IN TE MIRO, CAMBRIDGE

Fixed Term, Full time (4‑8 months, starting April)

9‑hour days (full time, Monday‑Friday)

$25‑$30 per hour (depending on experience)

We’re looking for a practical, reliable human to join our planting and dispatch team through our busy season. This is a full‑time, fixed‑term role, working both out in the field planting trees and at the nursery preparing and dispatching plants. Previous experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plant trees in the field during the planting season.
• Prepare plants for dispatch and manage orders at our nursery.
• Maintain field and nursery cleanliness and order.

Qualifications

• Reliable and practical, with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform physical work in the field and at the nursery.
• Experience working outdoors in challenging conditions (helpful but not mandatory).
• Commitment to quality – careful planting, accurate order preparation, and site tidiness.
• Good teamwork skills; prior experience working well in a team is desirable.

Application Requirements

Complete the application pack below and upload a short video of yourself (max 1 minute) answering the questions listed in the application pack. Please keep the video and any documents within the provided limits.

Contact: E: [e-mail] P: 021 724 181