Arborist

Green by Nature; Whanganui, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Arborist gear provided

Work phone for personal use

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an arborist to join the Horowhenua/Levin depot team. You will handle pruning, shaping, tree removals and maintenance of equipment, while keeping safety as a priority for the public and team.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, reliability and physical fitness, with opportunities for ongoing training and development within the company.

Qualifications

• 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; class 2 licence preferred.
• Certificate Level 3 in utility work with some experience.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety due to public exposure.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• A good level of physical fitness and willingness to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, shaping and tree care, removals and reductions; maintain tools and equipment.
• Maintain top-notch safety for the public, the team and yourself.
• Contribute to day-to-day arb team activities.

Skills

Manual driving

Strong work ethic

Reliability & punctuality

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Education

National Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture

Certificate Level 3 in utility work

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:

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.