Arborist

Green by Nature; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wellness benefit

Top-quality arborist gear and work i.e

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a hands-on Arborist to join our Horowhenua/Levin depot team. You will prune, shape, care for trees, undertake removals and reductions, and maintain all arborist gear and equipment.

A strong safety focus is essential as the work is highly visible to the public. The role offers ongoing training, development pathways within the company, and a welcoming team culture committed to high-quality green spaces for communities to thrive.

Qualifications

• National Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture or equivalent, or 3+ years’ arborist/tree maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, shaping and tree care, removals and reductions.

Skills

Driver's license

Class 2 licence

Physical fitness

Reliability & punctuality

Safety mindset

Education

National Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture or equivalent

Certificate Level 3 in utility work

3 years arborist/tree maintenance experience

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

• 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.

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