Monitoring Arborist

The Tree Consultancy Company; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Flexible working hours

Ongoing professional development

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Tree Consultancy Company (TTCC), based on Auckland's North Shore, is seeking a Monitoring Arborist to join our technology-driven arboricultural team. You will supervise construction activities near trees, liaising with stakeholders, contractors and regulators to ensure consent conditions are met.

We value strong communication, a practical, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to work independently across challenging site environments.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in arboriculture or related environmental field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills on site.
• Experience with GIS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervising construction-related activities near trees.
• Liaising with key stakeholders around consenting and approval conditions.
• Liaising with contractors and managing potential conflicts to reach practical solutions.
• Undertaking pre-start meetings with project team representatives.
• Preparing clear monitoring records and compliance reporting.
• Upholding high standards of Health & Safety at all times.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Solutions-focused mindset

Self-management

Time-management

Ability to work independently

Education

Level 4 qualification in arboriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Job description

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The Tree Consultancy Company - North Shore, North Island

Join New Zealand's leading technology-driven arboricultural consultancy company.

The Tree Consultancy Company (TTCC), based on Auckland's North Shore, is a respected industry leader providing high-level specialist arboricultural advice to councils, developers, engineers, planners and private clients across New Zealand.

We are known as a technology-driven company, offering ground-penetrating radar (GPR) for root detection, 3D laser scanning to identify vegetation-structure conflicts, and specialist tree health testing such as water-leaf potential pressure chambers. Our commitment to innovation gives our team exposure to unique, interesting and technically challenging projects.

We are seeking a Monitoring Arborist to join our high-performing team as our business continues to grow, ensuring trees are protected on construction sites while keeping projects moving.

About the Role

You will supervise construction activity near trees on sites, liaising with stakeholders, contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure consenting and approval conditions are met. This role suits someone with strong communication skills, a solutions-based mindset, and the confidence to manage potential conflicts and find practical outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising construction-related activities near trees
• Liaising with key stakeholders around consenting and approval conditions
• Liaising with contractors, including managing potential conflict and reaching practical solutions
• Undertaking pre-start meetings with project team representatives
• Assisting wider company team members in their consultancy roles
• Preparing clear, accurate monitoring records and compliance reporting
• Upholding high standards of Health & Safety at all times

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• A Level 4 qualification in arboriculture (or a related environmental field)
• Confidence using the full Microsoft Office suite
• A personable, solutions-focused mindset - comfortable resolving design and construction conflict on site
• GIS software experience is an advantage, but not essential
• Strong self-management and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently
• A self-learner's attitude - we provide ongoing support and development as you grow in the role
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety

What We Offer

• Company vehicle
• Flexible working hours (where project commitments allow)
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring support
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and unique project opportunities
• A supportive team environment and a company that truly values its people

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

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