Arborist

Green by Nature is proud to be one of the Queenstown Lakes District Council's trusted service provider, dedicated to maintaining various parks, gardens, and public facilities across the region. Every day, we strive to enhance Queenstown's natural beauty and positively impact the community. We are now seeking a passionate new member for our Arb team to join us in our mission of creating remarkable spaces!

About the job

Reporting to our Lead Arborist, you’ll play a key role in tree-related operations, including pruning, shaping, removals, reductions, and overall tree care. You’ll ensure that maintenance is top-notch while keeping safety a priority; for the public, your team, and yourself. Our team is passionate about what they do, and it shows in the quality of their work.

What you'll need

• A minimum NZ Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture
• Full driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle, even better if you have a class 2
• A strong commitment to workplace safety - the work we do is highly visible to the public so keeping things safe for them, your team and you is vital!
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
• A good level of physical fitness and not be afraid to get stuck in

What we offer

• Guaranteed minimum hours per week, with the opportunity for more based-on operational demands
• Competitive wages and an annual wellness benefit
• Tools of the trade, work phone permitted for personal use, and complete arborist gear
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, both internally and externally

Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have over 2000+ employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and 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. To apply for this role, click 'apply'.

In accordance with our drug and alcohol policy, successful applicants will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.