Arboriculture Team Manager — Lead & Mentor Growth

Green by Nature AU; Foxton Beach; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for work use

Annual wellness benefit

Top-quality arborist gear and work ph+

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Green by Nature invites an experienced Arborist to lead the newly formed Arboriculture team in the Lower North Island. You will mentor staff, provide technical guidance, and coordinate scheduled tree maintenance across the district while ensuring safe practices and high-quality outcomes.

The role focuses on planning, prioritising, and resourcing projects, with hands-on support during peak periods and strong collaboration with council partners to grow the arboriculture capability within the

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Arboriculture qualification and substantial practical industry experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience leading arboriculture staff and developing less experienced arborists.
• Ability to mentor, assess projects and prioritise workload safely.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Lower North Island tree works, including Horowhenua District Council tasks.
• Lead, mentor and develop arboriculture staff; support practical training and assessment.
• Provide technical arboricultural advice and undertake climbing or operational work when required.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist arboricultural services.
• Plan worksite requirements, including traffic management and safety controls for roadside operations.
• Collect, verify and maintain accurate tree asset, inspection and maintenance data.
• Monitor work quality, productivity and compliance with Council and Green by Nature requirements.
• Respond to urgent tree issues, storm damage and other reactive works as needed.
• Collaborate with Council representatives and internal teams to plan and communicate works.

Skills

Team leadership

Arboriculture knowledge

Project planning

Mentoring

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Level 4 Arboriculture qualification

Job description

Green by Nature invites an experienced Arborist to lead the newly formed Arboriculture team in the Lower North Island. You will mentor staff, provide technical guidance, and coordinate scheduled tree maintenance across the district while ensuring safe practices and high-quality outcomes.

The role focuses on planning, prioritising, and resourcing projects, with hands-on support during peak periods and strong collaboration with council partners to grow the arboriculture capability within the