Climbing Arborist
Accredited Employer · Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty · Full-time
Salary: $30/hr
Job description
Experienced Climbing Arborists are invited to join a professional New Zealand tree care team offering a wide variety of work and excellent support for the right candidates. The role provides competitive pay, additional allowances, paid training, supplied PPE and potential visa and relocation support. Candidates relocating from overseas can also receive assistance with finding accommodation.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake climbing arborist duties across a range of work sites
- Complete tree reductions, pruning and technical removals
- Carry out commercial, rural and residential tree work
- Perform climbing, rigging and dismantling operations
- Operate arboricultural machinery and specialist equipment
- Work safely in accordance with established procedures
- Complete projects efficiently while maintaining quality standards
- Assist with emergency tree work and callouts
- Work alongside ground crews and machinery operators
- Protect retained trees, vegetation and surrounding property
- Attend paid training and skills development sessions
- Maintain tools, machinery and PPE in good working condition
- Contribute to a positive and professional team environment
- Follow all workplace health and safety requirements
Requirements
- Level 3 or Level 4 Arboriculture qualification preferred
- Relevant climbing arborist experience
- Strong technical removal and rigging skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Class 1 driver's licence essential
- Class 2 or Heavy Transport licence advantageous
- Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors
- Strong safety awareness
- Reliable, honest and hardworking
- Professional attitude and good communication skills
- Willingness to develop skills and undertake further training
- Overseas applicants with relevant arboricultural experience are welcome
- Sponsorship available for suitable candidates
- Relocation assistance may be available for successful overseas applicants
Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.
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