Arborist

Green by Nature AU; Foxton Beach; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Arborist gear and work phone

Training and development

Job summary

Green by Nature AU is seeking an experienced arborist to join our Horowhenua/Levin depot. You will prune, shape, remove trees and maintain all tools and equipment, ensuring safety and high-quality work for the public and team.

The role requires a National Level 4 Arboriculture certificate (or 3+ years in arborist/tree maintenance), a full manual driving licence (class 2 preferred), and a strong safety mindset with reliable, hardworking ethics and good physical fitness.

Qualifications

• National Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture or at least 3 years’ arborist/tree maintenance experience.
• Full driver’s licence allowing manual vehicles; class 2 licence preferred.
• Certificate Level 3 in utility work with relevant experience.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety due to high public visibility.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• Good level of physical fitness and willingness to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Prune, shape and perform tree care, removals and reductions.
• Maintain tools and equipment and uphold safety standards.
• Contribute to day-to-day arbor team activities with a hands-on approach.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Tree maintenance

Driver's licence

Education

National Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture

Certificate Level 3 in utility work

Job description

Based at our Horowhenua / Levin depot, you will be contributing to the arb team's day-to-day activities to achieve excellence and pride in what they do.

You will maintain a hands-on approach, taking ownership of 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.

You’ll ensure that maintenance is top-notch while keeping safety a priority; for the public, your team, and yourself.

Our team is passionate about what they do, and it shows in the quality of their work.

About you:

• National Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture or equivalent or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Arborist, and/or tree maintenance
• Full driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle; even better if you have a class 2 licence
• Certificate Level 3 in utility work with some experience.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety - the work we do is highly visible to the public so keeping things safe for the community, your team and you is vital!
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
• A good level of physical fitness and willingness to get the job done

What We Can Offer:

Joining Green by Nature means being part of an industry-leading company with over 30 years of local experience.

• Annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period) and annual reviews
• Top-quality arborist gear, tools, and a work phone permitted for personal use
• Ongoing training and development – with clear pathways to grow within the team and across the company

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.

Please note: In line with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful applicant will need to pass a pre-employment drug test.