Trainee Arborist

Green by Nature AU; Foxton Beach; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Uniform, PPE & work phone for personal

Training & development opportunities

Advancement within the team

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an arborist at our Horowhenua depot. You’ll contribute to the arbor team’s daily maintenance and response excellence with a hands-on approach, pruning, shaping, tree care, removals, and tool upkeep.

You’ll learn across responsibilities and work closely with the team to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes. We value safety, reliability, and strong communication, with opportunities for learning and advancement within a company operating in NZ and AU.

Qualifications

• Currently studying or willing to study for the National Certificate in Arboriculture - Level 4 (or equivalent).
• Proven practical arboriculture experience.
• Commitment to safe work practices for self and team.
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence; Class 2 preferred with manual vehicle confidence.
• Reliable, punctual, cooperative with strong work relationships.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
• Willing to work outdoors and be part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and day-to-day arbor team tasks, with hands-on involvement.
• Pruning, shaping, tree care, removals and reductions as required.
• Maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with team manager to deliver response excellence.

Skills

Safety mindset

Good communication

Record keeping

Punctual and reliable

Team cooperation

Positive safety attitude

Education

National Certificate in Arboriculture - Level 4 (or equivalent)

Job description

Based at our Horowhenua 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:

• Either currently studying or willing to study for the National Certificate in Arboriculture - Level 4 (or equivalent) and have proven practical experience
• You will demonstrate a positive attitude towards working safely for yourself, teammates 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
• Willing to work outside
• 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 operating in both New Zealand and Australia

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, apply today!

Please note: In line with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful applicant will need to pass a pre-employment drug test.