Foremen Arborist

About The Role

Northpower is seeking an experienced Foreperson Arborist to lead our Vegetation team in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality vegetation management services across the electricity network.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for directing crews, planning and coordinating work, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting the successful delivery of vegetation projects. You'll work closely with supervisors, field teams, contractors, customers, and network owners to keep our network safe, reliable, and clear of vegetation-related risks.

As a Foreperson, you'll lead from the front, providing technical guidance, managing resources, and fostering a positive team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supervising vegetation crews to safely deliver work programmes.
• Planning, scoping, and coordinating jobs to ensure efficient execution and high-quality outcomes.
• Managing people, plant, equipment, materials, and subcontractors on site.
• Conducting audits, toolbox checks, competency assessments, and quality inspections.
• Monitoring job performance, productivity, and financial outcomes.
• Providing technical support and guidance to team members.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Promoting a proactive health, safety, quality, and environmental culture.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.

At Northpower, safety is non-negotiable. We're looking for someone who leads by example and is committed to ensuring every team member goes home safely each day.

About You

You're an experienced arborist with strong leadership capability and a passion for developing people and delivering excellent results. You enjoy being out in the field, solving problems, and working alongside your team to achieve shared goals.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Relevant Arboriculture or trade qualifications.
• Current licences and certifications relevant to vegetation management and arboriculture work.
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes of practice, legislative requirements, and safe work procedures.
• Current Workplace Competencies (WTCs) or the ability to obtain them.
• At least five years' post-qualification experience in arboriculture, vegetation management, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading teams and coordinating field-based work programmes.
• Strong planning, organisational, and workload management skills.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• The ability to motivate, influence, and develop others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within diverse teams.

Most importantly, you'll be a practical leader who takes ownership, supports your team, values safety, and takes pride in delivering quality work for customers and communities.

What's in it for you?

You'll be joining a business where your work has a real impact on communities across Aotearoa. In return, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay, plus flexible leave and boosted KiwiSaver options
• Life insurance, discounted medical cover and wellbeing support
• Fuel and retail discounts
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive and family-friendly culture where safety comes first
• The opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects that help power New Zealand's future

About Northpower

Proudly Kiwi-owned, Northpower is one of New Zealand's largest infrastructure businesses, delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission and energy services across Aotearoa. With over 1,400 people nationwide, we're proud to power the communities that rely on us every day.

Join Northpower and help lead a team that keeps our electricity network safe, reliable, and resilient for the future.

How To Apply

Apply now via #REQ2136.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Pre-employment checks include a criminal history check, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.