Utility Arborist
Visa sponsorship
Trade · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $40/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Whether you work in Dubai, Doha or Riyadh today, a considered career step in New Zealand may be closer than it seems. A national vegetation management company is seeking a Utility Arborist for its New Plymouth branch, with assignments throughout the Taranaki region.
The role keeps the power network dependable. You will assess vegetation around powerlines, plan and coordinate the management work, and maintain close partnerships with line crews, clients and property owners, always with a safety-focused outlook.
Hours are 7am to 3:30pm from Monday to Friday, with overtime available on an optional basis. The company invests in training and offers scope for advancement. It is an accredited employer and can sponsor a successful applicant on the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
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Key Responsibilities
- Assess the state of vegetation around powerlines
- Plan and coordinate the vegetation management programme
- Maintain close partnerships with line crews, clients and property owners
- Deliver arboriculture work with chainsaws, pole saws, chippers and hand tools to a safety-first standard
Requirements & Eligibility
- NZQA Level 3 or 4 in arboriculture, or the equivalent
- At least a Class 1 licence
- At least 1 year of experience in the trade
- Knowledge of arboriculture, tree identification and pruning techniques
- Experience with chainsaws, pole saws, wood chippers and other hand tools
- Physically fit for outdoor work in any weather and across any terrain
- Ability to pass a medical
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
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