Utility Arborist

**Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here**

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer

**Te **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Downer Network Services work with some of New Zealand’s largest asset owners and energy providers to maintain their critical networks and assets across the country. Our whole-of-life approach creates positive outcomes for all New Zealanders as we help to reduce carbon emissions, optimise energy, and build a better Aotearoa. There are more than 600 of us in the NZ Network Services team and we are committed to being kaitiaki - guardians of New Zealand’s future

We are seeking a Utility Arborist to provide Arborist/Vegetation services to ensure the transmission lines and network are reliable. This work is both part of a programme and fault and emergency situations as required working across the central and lower North Island.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
- Relevant qualification (Arborist Level 4), or willing to undertake study towards qualification
- Experienced in vegetation, arborist, logging or civil labouring work
- Physical stamina to carry out arduous manual work, often in trying conditions

**Desirable Skills**
- Understanding of Land Owner Liaison
- A thorough knowledge of current regulatory and industry requirements, including overhead distribution systems and of the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations would be beneficial.
- EWP Operation and Climbing experience

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

**Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply**
- We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team._