Trainee Arborist
Green by Nature
What the role involves
- Pruning trees
- Removing trees
- Maintaining tools and equipment
What they ask for
Currently studying or willing to study National Certificate in Arboriculture - Level 4 (or equivalent); proven practical experience; full Class 1 driver's licence
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
Based at our Horowhenua depot, you will be reporting to the Team Manager, contributing to the arb team's day-to-day maintenance and response excellence.
You will maintain a hands-on approach while working closely with the team and learning about 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.
What We're Looking For
- Either currently studying or willing to study for the National Certificate in Arboriculture - Level 4 (or equivalent) and have proven practical experience
- You will demonstrate a positive attitude towards working safely for yourself, teammates and community members
- Full Class 1 drivers’ licence, Class 2 would be advantageous with confidence driving a manual vehicle
- You will be reliable, punctual, cooperative, and maintain positive working relationships
- You will have excellent communication and record-keeping skills
- Willing to work outside
- You will be committed to being part of a wider team with a strong work ethic
What's On Offer
As well as being part company that has been an industry leader for over 30 years, other benefits include:
- An annual $300 wellness benefit, after qualifying period
- Tools of the trade including uniform, PPE and a work phone permitted for personal use
- Learning and development opportunities such as internal and external training and the opportunities for advancement within the team and wider company
- The opportunity to work for a company operating in both New Zealand and Australia
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.
Applying for this job
What to show on your CV
- It needs a professional licence or registration. Put yours near the top, with its number if the profession uses one.
- It asks for a driver licence. Say which class you hold, and whether it's full.
- For the work it describes, like "Pruning trees", give an example from your own experience, with a result you can talk about at an interview.
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