Labouring

Arborist

Green by Nature

Horowhenua District, Manawatū-Whanganui4 days ago
Full time

What the role involves

  • Pruning and shaping trees
  • Removing trees
  • Maintaining tools and equipment

What they ask for

National Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture or equivalent, or at least 3 years’ arborist or tree maintenance experience; full driver’s licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle; Certificate Level 3 in utility work with some experience

  • 3+ yrs experience
  • Professional licence or registration
  • Driver licence

About the job

Based at our Horowhenua / Levin depot, you will be contributing to the arb team's day-to-day activities to achieve excellence and pride in what they do.

You will maintain a hands-on approach, taking ownership of all areas of responsibility which include but not limited pruning, shaping and tree care, tree removals, tree reductions and maintenance of all tools and equipment.

You’ll ensure that maintenance is top-notch while keeping safety a priority; for the public, your team, and yourself.

Our team is passionate about what they do, and it shows in the quality of their work.

About You

  • National Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture or equivalent or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Arborist, and/or tree maintenance
  • Full driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle; even better if you have a class 2 licence
  • Certificate Level 3 in utility work with some experience.
  • A strong commitment to workplace safety - the work we do is highly visible to the public so keeping things safe for the community, your team and you is vital!
  • Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
  • A good level of physical fitness and willingness to get the job done

What We Can Offer

Joining Green by Nature means being part of an industry-leading company with over 30 years of local experience.

  • Annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period) and annual reviews
  • Top-quality arborist gear, tools, and a work phone permitted for personal use
  • Ongoing training and development – with clear pathways to grow within the team and across the company

About Us

At Green by Nature, we’re on a mission to improve people’s lives by building, maintaining, and caring for incredible green spaces where communities can thrive. If you’re ready to grow your arborist career and be part of something meaningful in the Horowhenua region, apply today!

Please note: In line with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful applicant will need to pass a pre-employment drug test.

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