Arborist/vegetation Cutter

2 weeks ago

Rotorua, New Zealand North Power NZ Full time

**The role**
As an Arborist, your main responsibility is to ensure that powerline networks are maintained in the best possible condition. This involves minimizing and eliminating interference caused by trees, climbing and trimming trees, and even dismantling them when necessary. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for selecting and planting suitable trees for the power line environment. To perform these job duties, you’ll operate chainsaws, bush chippers, and cherry pickers.
- This role will be reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that everything operates smoothly.**What’s in it for you?**
To be considered for this role our Transmission team is looking for an experienced Vegetation Cutter with strong leadership skills to develop and act as a role model and mentor for their team.
- What we offer:
- Competitive Remuneration + Annual Wage Review
- Overtime Allowance + Full PPE Gear + Ipad
- Internal Kaitiaki Network + EAP + Time in Lieu + Additional Leave Options
- Discounts on Retail Products + Discounted Medical Insurance
- On the Job Skill Development + Training for Future Development + Amazing Team

To be considered for this role you should have Arboriculture qualifications and prior experience as an Arborist. Although experience with high voltage networks is preferred, it is not a requirement. Additionally, possessing the following qualifications would be beneficial:
- Minimum Level 3 or above Arborist qualification with experience on tools
- Capability to climb trees and be comfortable working at heights
- Experience in felling, pruning, rigging and dismantling trees
- A full clean NZ class 1 driver’s license (Class 2 desirable)
- Physical ability and dedication to health and safety are crucial for this job
- Great verbal and written communication skills

**About us**
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We also provide contracting services to our partners - other network owners and operators across the North Island.
- We have over 1,300 staff working together across 13 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.**Get in touch

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