Arborist - Nelson

Ventia; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management company is seeking an experienced Arborist in Christchurch, New Zealand. Responsibilities include tree felling, scrub cutting, and supporting utility arborist work. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Utility Arborist with practical experience in vegetation management and comfortable travelling for projects. This role offers competitive pay, relocation support, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

All PPE provided

Allowance for time spent away from home

Relocation support

Health Essentials Plan

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Practical experience in tree felling and vegetation management.
• Comfortable staying away from home for short periods.
• Experience in training and mentoring a trainee arborist.

Responsibilities

• Tree felling and scrub cutting on various project sites.
• Supporting utility arborist work around power lines.
• Travelling to different project sites across the South Island.

Skills

Tree felling

Scrub cutting

Vegetation management

Experience working around power lines

Education

Qualified Utility Arborist

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a skilled Arborist who’s confident in tree felling, scrub cutting, and contributing to our broader vegetation management system. This is a hands-on role with variety, travel, and the opportunity to help train a trainee based in Nelson.

About The Role

• Tree felling, scrub cutting, and general vegetation control
• Supporting utility arborist work (experience around power lines is a bonus!)
• Assisting in training and mentoring a trainee arborist
• Travelling to different project sites across the top half of the South Island (typically once a month, depending on project duration)

About You

• Preferably a qualified Utility Arborist
• Experience working around power lines is highly desirable
• Comfortable staying away from home for short periods
• Practical experience in vegetation management and tree felling

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• All PPE provided
• Allowance for time spent away from home
• Relocation support may be available for the right candidate
• A supportive team and opportunities to grow your skills
• Health Essentials Plan with Southern Cross
• Competitive pay and other Ventia perks!

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

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