Arborist: Lead Crew Path | Pruning & Rigging

The Arborist and The Gardener; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday

Modern PPE and work gear

Regular paid training days

Birthday day off

Opportunity to lead your own crew in未来

Long term growth for passionate arborc

Job summary

The Arborist and The Gardener, a young family-run company in North Island, is seeking a trained arborist to join the crew. You will perform technical tree work, removals, pruning, and rigging to high standards.

The role requires Level 3 Arboriculture or equivalent, strong practical experience, a full class 1 license, and good health and safety awareness. You will work with a tight team that values safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Arboriculture qualification or equivalent as a minimum.
• Strong practical arboriculture experience.
• Excellent climbing ability.
• Experience with tree removals, pruning, rigging and technical tree work.
• Full class 1 license and competent driving a manual.
• Strong understanding of arboricultural health and safety.
• Keen eye for tree identification.
• Solid foundation in understanding and addressing tree health issues.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Climbing and completing technical tree work.
• Tree removals and sectional dismantling.
• Complete all types of tree pruning to a high standard: reductions, thinning, crown lifting, dead wooding, fruit tree pruning, formative pruning, crown restorations and retrenchment pruning.
• Rigging and lowering operations.
• Hedge and general arboricultural work.
• Operating chainsaws, chippers and other arborist equipment.
• Identifying hazards and keeping work site safe.
• Maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Communicating professionally with customers.
• Equipment/tool maintenance and records.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Climbing ability

Tree removals

Rigging

Communication

Health and safety

Tree identification

Education

Level 3 Arboriculture qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Arborist and The Gardener, a young family-run company in North Island, is seeking a trained arborist to join the crew. You will perform technical tree work, removals, pruning, and rigging to high standards.

The role requires Level 3 Arboriculture or equivalent, strong practical experience, a full class 1 license, and good health and safety awareness. You will work with a tight team that values safety and customer service.