Aspiring Arborist: Hands-On Pruning & Tree Care

Green by Nature NZ; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit ($300)

Uniform and PPE

Work phone for personal use

Training & advancement opportunities

NZ & Australia operations

Job summary

Green by Nature NZ is seeking an arborist trainee to support the arb team in Horowhenua. You will participate in pruning, shaping, tree care, removals, and reductions while learning all areas of responsibility and maintaining tools and equipment.

Ideal candidates study or are willing to study the National Certificate in Arboriculture - Level 4, with a strong safety mindset and reliable, punctual, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Studying or willing to study for the National Certificate in Arboriculture - Level 4 or equivalent.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward safety for self, teammates and community.
• Full Class 1 drivers’ licence; Class 2 is advantageous with manual driving confidence.
• Reliable, punctual, cooperative and able to maintain positive working relationships.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
• Willing to work outside and be part of a wider team with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day arb team maintenance and response excellence.
• Pruning, shaping, tree care, removals, reductions, and tool/equipment maintenance.
• Hands-on work with close collaboration to learn all areas of responsibility.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Punctuality

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

National Certificate in Arboriculture - Level 4

Tools

Manual vehicle driving

Job description

Green by Nature NZ is seeking an arborist trainee to support the arb team in Horowhenua. You will participate in pruning, shaping, tree care, removals, and reductions while learning all areas of responsibility and maintaining tools and equipment.

Ideal candidates study or are willing to study the National Certificate in Arboriculture - Level 4, with a strong safety mindset and reliable, punctual, team-oriented attitude.