Senior Arborist

We are thrilled to have been chosen to manage the Nelson City Council Open Space Contract, starting July 1, 2025. This marks an exciting new chapter in caring for Nelson's beautiful parks and reserves, building on a strong legacy of excellence. If you're passionate about continuing to make a positive impact on your community and contributing to the future of these cherished spaces, we'd love for you to join our team.

About The Role

You will be responsible for managing a team of Arborists and trainees. As the team lead, you maintain a hands-on approach, helping to build a team who are focused and driven to achieve excellence and pride in what they do while exceeding our clients' expectations.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate has prior experience in a similar industry, showcasing proven leadership in achieving team success. You should be approachable, thrive in unexpected situations, and make informed decisions to instil confidence in your team. Other qualities we seek include:

• National Certificate in Arboriculture Level 4 or 5 OR five + years proven practical experience
• High work ethic and not shy of getting on the ground to support your team
• Ability to go the extra mile to impress our clients
• A full, clean NZ driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual is essential
• Solid organisational and planning skills and enjoy managing workloads
• Strong written, computer and administration skills
• Know how people tick and can motivate your team to complete their best work
• A positive attitude towards working safely

Next steps

Since our beginnings in 1992, we've grown into an industry leader with over 1,500 team members across New Zealand and Australia. We are passionate about enhancing the natural environment and supporting councils and clients in realising their forward-thinking visions. So, if you're ready to take the next step and join a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, apply today.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.