Trainee Arborist

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

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.