Trainee

Green by Nature AU; Hastings; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Uniform & PPE

Personal-use work phone

Training & advancement

Industry leader (30 years)

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Trainee Arborist to join our Hastings depot on a permanent, full‑time basis. Reporting to the Team Manager, you will support the arb team with day‑to‑day maintenance and responsive service.

You'll gain hands‑on experience in pruning, shaping, tree care, removals, reductions and tool maintenance while learning across responsibilities. A safety‑minded attitude, reliability and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Entry level or starter L3/L4 in arboriculture.
• Ability to work safely for self and others.
• Full Class 1 driver's licence; Class 2 advantageous.
• Reliable, punctual and team‑oriented.
• Strong communication and record‑keeping skills.
• Willingness to learn pruning, shaping, removals and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, shaping and tree care tasks.
• Tree removals and reductions.
• Maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Support arb team in day‑to‑day operations.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Reliable and punctual

Team player

Education

Arborist level 3/4

Job description

We are looking for a Trainee Arborist to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Based at our Hastings depot, you will be reporting to the Team Manager, contributing to the arb team's day-to-day maintenance and response excellence.

You will maintain a hands-on approach while working closely with the team and learning about all areas of responsibility which include but not limited pruning, shaping and tree care, tree removals, tree reductions and maintenance of all tools and equipment.

What we're looking for:

• Entry level or starting L3 and L4 while working
• You will demonstrate a positive attitude towards working safely for yourself, team mates and community members
• Full Class 1 drivers licence, Class 2 would be advantageous with confidence driving a manual vehicle
• You will be reliable, punctual, cooperative, and maintain positive working relationships
• You will have excellent communication and record-keeping skills
• You will be committed to being part of a wider team with a strong work ethic

What's on offer:

As well as being part company that has been an industry leader for over 30 years, other benefits include:

• An annual $300 wellness benefit, after qualifying period
• Tools of the trade including uniform, PPE and a work phone permitted for personal use
• Learning and development opportunities such as internal and external training and the opportunities for advancement within the team and wider company
• The opportunity to work for a company that has been an industry leader for 30 years operating in both New Zealand and Australia

About us:

Green by Nature is a business that specialises in Sports Turf Management, Full Facility Parks Maintenance, Landscaping and Horticulture company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have 2000+ employees, have been an industry leader for over 30 years and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and our communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, then we want to hear from you.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.