Utility Arborist
Visa sponsorship
Trade · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $40/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
For an arborist planning the next stage of a career, this Utility Arborist role in New Plymouth offers specialist experience in utility vegetation management. A national company in this field is hiring for its New Plymouth branch, with work across the Taranaki region.
The position sits where arboriculture meets infrastructure. You will assess vegetation on and around powerlines, plan and coordinate the work, and collaborate with line crews, clients and property owners to keep electrical assets reliable. Safety is central to every task.
The schedule is 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with optional overtime. Training and room to advance support long-term progression. The company is an accredited employer, able to sponsor applicants through the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
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Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate vegetation on and around powerlines
- Plan vegetation management work programmes
- Coordinate the delivery of vegetation work
- Collaborate with line crews, clients and property owners
- Perform arboriculture work with chainsaws, pole saws, chippers and hand tools under a safety-first approach
- Support the reliability of electrical infrastructure
Requirements & Eligibility
- Qualification in arboriculture at NZQA Level 3 or 4 (or an equivalent)
- At least a Class 1 licence
- At least 1 year of professional experience
- Knowledge across arboriculture, tree identification and pruning
- Operating experience with chainsaws, pole saws, wood chippers and other hand tools
- Physical fitness and readiness to work outdoors in all weather and terrain, along with the ability to pass a medical and a drug and alcohol test
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