Utility Arborist
Visa sponsorship
Trade · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $40/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Are you good with trees and tools? A national vegetation management company in New Zealand needs a Utility Arborist. The job is at its New Plymouth branch. You will travel to work sites around the Taranaki region.
Why does this job matter? Trees near powerlines can cause problems. Your work helps the electricity network stay reliable. You will check the vegetation, plan the work and organise it. You will work closely with line crews, clients and property owners. Safety always comes first.
The hours are 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime is optional. You will get training, and you can move up later. The company is an accredited employer. This means it can sponsor workers on the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
Please get an English-language CV ready first. Show your arboriculture qualification and your experience with chainsaws and pruning. You can create your arborist CV in English with Build AI CV step by step.
Key Responsibilities
- Check trees and plants on and near powerlines
- Plan vegetation management work
- Organise and coordinate the work
- Work closely with line crews, clients and property owners
- Use chainsaws, pole saws, chippers and hand tools for arboriculture work
- Always work in a safety-first way
Requirements & Eligibility
- Arboriculture qualification: NZQA Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent)
- At least a Class 1 licence
- At least 1 year of experience
- Knowledge of arboriculture, tree identification and pruning
- Experience with chainsaws, pole saws, wood chippers and other hand tools
- Physically fit, able to work outdoors in any weather and terrain, and able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a medical
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