Arboriculture Team Leader & Mentor

Green by Nature; Foxton Beach; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Wellness benefit

Arborist gear

Training and development

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Arborist to lead a newly formed team in the Lower North Island. The Team Manager will plan scheduled tree maintenance, coordinate reactive works, and prioritise tasks to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for council tree assets.

You will provide day-to-day leadership, develop staff capability, and work with senior leaders to grow the arb space while remaining connected to practical arboriculture, including mentoring and assessment of projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Arboriculture qualification with substantial practical industry experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills essential for leading staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate scheduled tree maintenance across the district.
• Lead, mentor and develop arboriculture staff and assess project work.
• Provide technical arboricultural guidance and support when required.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist services.
• Ensure safe roadside operations and maintain tree asset data.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 4 Arboriculture qualification

Job description

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Arborist to lead a newly formed team in the Lower North Island. The Team Manager will plan scheduled tree maintenance, coordinate reactive works, and prioritise tasks to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for council tree assets.

You will provide day-to-day leadership, develop staff capability, and work with senior leaders to grow the arb space while remaining connected to practical arboriculture, including mentoring and assessment of projects.