Team Manager - Arborist

Green by Nature AU; Foxton Beach; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for work use

Annual wellness benefit

Top-quality arborist gear and work ph+

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Green by Nature invites an experienced Arborist to lead the newly formed Arboriculture team in the Lower North Island. You will mentor staff, provide technical guidance, and coordinate scheduled tree maintenance across the district while ensuring safe practices and high-quality outcomes.

The role focuses on planning, prioritising, and resourcing projects, with hands-on support during peak periods and strong collaboration with council partners to grow the arboriculture capability within the

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Arboriculture qualification and substantial practical industry experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience leading arboriculture staff and developing less experienced arborists.
• Ability to mentor, assess projects and prioritise workload safely.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Lower North Island tree works, including Horowhenua District Council tasks.
• Lead, mentor and develop arboriculture staff; support practical training and assessment.
• Provide technical arboricultural advice and undertake climbing or operational work when required.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist arboricultural services.
• Plan worksite requirements, including traffic management and safety controls for roadside operations.
• Collect, verify and maintain accurate tree asset, inspection and maintenance data.
• Monitor work quality, productivity and compliance with Council and Green by Nature requirements.
• Respond to urgent tree issues, storm damage and other reactive works as needed.
• Collaborate with Council representatives and internal teams to plan and communicate works.

Skills

Team leadership

Arboriculture knowledge

Project planning

Mentoring

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Level 4 Arboriculture qualification

Job description

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Arborist to lead a newly assembled Arboriculture team in the great region of Lower North Island. Green By Nature has secured new work in the region and this role will be spear heading the Arborist space in the region!

The newly formed team will be supporting the management and maintenance of Lower North Island District Council’s tree assets.

This role would suit an experienced arborist who is ready to drop the tools, step back from the physical side and switch into a team leadership style role that offers mentoring and assessment of projects and jobs.

As the Team Manager you will be responsible for planning and coordinating scheduled tree maintenance across the district, managing reactive works and ensuring jobs are appropriately prioritised, resourced and completed.

You will provide day to day leadership and technical guidance to the arboriculture team, with a strong focus on developing staff capability, safe work practices and quality outcomes while linking in with senior leaders to assist in growing the “arb” space and the overall business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating Lower North Island tree works including the Horowhenua District Council tree maintenance and reactive works.
• Leading, mentoring and developing arboriculture staff, including supporting practical training and assessment.
• Providing technical arboricultural advice and undertaking climbing or operational work when required.
• Coordinating subcontractors and specialist arboricultural services.
• Planning worksite requirements, including traffic management and other controls required for safe roadside operations.
• Collecting, verifying and maintaining accurate tree asset, inspection and maintenance data.
• Monitoring work quality, productivity and compliance with Council and Green by Nature requirements.
• Responding to urgent tree issues, storm damage and other reactive works as required.
• Working closely with Council representatives and internal operational teams to plan and communicate works.

Applicants must hold a minimum Level 4 Arboriculture qualification and have substantial practical industry experience.

Strong organisational and communication skills are important, along with the ability to lead experienced staff and develop less experienced arborists.

This is an opportunity for an experienced arborist to use their technical knowledge in a broader leadership role while remaining connected to practical arboriculture.

What We Can Offer:

Joining Green by Nature means being part of an industry-leading company with over 30 years of local experience.

• A company vehicle to be used for work purposes
• 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.