Arboriculture Team Lead: Mentor, Plan & Deliver

Green by Nature AU; Hastings; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Wellness benefit (annual)

Arborist gear and work phone for staff

Training and development pathways

Job summary

Green by Nature seeks an experienced Arborist to lead the Hastings Arboriculture team, guiding tree asset management for Hastings District Council’s assets. This role suits someone ready to shift from hands-on work to a leadership focus that includes mentoring and project assessment.

As Team Manager, you will plan scheduled maintenance, manage reactive works, mentor staff, provide technical guidance, and ensure safe work practices while coordinating with senior leaders to grow the arb space in

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Arboriculture qualification and substantial practical industry experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are important, with the ability to lead experienced staff and develop less experienced arborists.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating scheduled Hastings District Council tree maintenance and reactive works.
• Leading, mentoring and developing arboriculture staff, including supporting practical training and assessment.
• Providing technical arboricultural advice and undertaking climbing or operational work when required.
• Coordinating subcontractors and specialist arboricultural services.
• Planning worksite requirements, including traffic management and other controls required for safe roadside operations.
• Collecting, verifying and maintaining accurate tree asset, inspection and maintenance data.
• Monitoring work quality, productivity and compliance with Council and Green by Nature requirements.
• Responding to urgent tree issues, storm damage and other reactive works as required.
• Working closely with Council representatives and internal operational teams to plan and communicate works.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Planning

Communication

Technical arboriculture knowledge

Education

Level 4 Arboriculture qualification

Job description

Green by Nature seeks an experienced Arborist to lead the Hastings Arboriculture team, guiding tree asset management for Hastings District Council’s assets. This role suits someone ready to shift from hands-on work to a leadership focus that includes mentoring and project assessment.

As Team Manager, you will plan scheduled maintenance, manage reactive works, mentor staff, provide technical guidance, and ensure safe work practices while coordinating with senior leaders to grow the arb space in