YOUR CAREER AS A
FOREMAN/CREW MANAGER

Forestry foremen, or crew managers, lead crews of harvesting and silvicultural workers. This is a critical operational role. Work could include:

SNAPSHOT INFO

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Earning Potential

$75,000 – $85,000+

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Qualification Required

Level 3/4

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Physically Demanding

Physical work

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Absence from home

Varies with employer

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Most crew foremen will be qualified to NZQA Level 4 or above, and be highly experienced in a range of forestry operations. The role requires good leadership and decision-making skills, willingness to take responsibility for day-to-day operations, good communications skills and an interest in people. 

Crew foremen generally still work as part of harvesting and silvicultural teams, but regularly spend time on administration and staff management. 

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CAREER PROGRESSION

Ambitious crew foremen have the potential to progress to managing and owning their own crews.