Arborist

Green by Nature; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A parks maintenance service provider in Hastings, New Zealand, is seeking a safety-focused Arborist to join their team. The role involves tree operations, including pruning and care, while ensuring safety protocols for the public and team. Requirements include a Level 3 Arboriculture certificate and a full driver's licence. The position offers competitive wages, guaranteed hours, and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Annual $300 wellness benefit

Tools of the trade provided

Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• A valid Level 3 Certificate in Arboriculture; Level 4 preferred.
• Must possess a full driver's licence and ability to drive manual vehicles.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree pruning, shaping, removals, and overall care.
• Ensure safety in all tree-related operations.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Skills

Commitment to workplace safety

Reliability

Physical fitness

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Arboriculture

Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture

Tools

Full driver's licence

Manual vehicle driving skills

Job description

Overview

Green by Nature is proud to be the Hastings District Council's trusted service provider, dedicated to maintaining various parks, gardens, and public facilities across the Bay. Every day, we strive to enhance Hastings' natural beauty and positively impact the community. We are now seeking a safety focused Arborist to join our passionate team in Hawkes Bay.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to our Lead Arborist, you’ll play a key role in tree-related operations, including pruning, shaping, removals, reductions, and overall tree care. 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.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Certificate in Arboriculture (minimum) or Level 4 preferred
• Full driver\'s licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle, even better if you have a class 2
• Committed to workplace safety - the work we do is highly visible to the public so keeping things safe for them, your team and you is vital!
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
• A good level of physical fitness and a willingness to contribute within a hardworking team

Why join us?

• Guaranteed minimum hours per week, with the ability to increase based-on operational demands
• Competitive wages and an annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period)
• Tools of the trade, work phone permitted for personal use, and full arborist gear
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, both internally and externally
• A supportive team culture within a growing multi-national business

For over 30 years, Green by Nature has specialised in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company operating over New Zealand and Australia. We have over 2000+ employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement whilst caring for our people, clients and communities.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.