Arborist

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?**
- Full-time, permanent positions with a Monday to Friday working week
- Occasional overtime and opportunities to work away from home
- Long-term, secure employment with an essential infrastructure services provider
- A wide range of employee benefits, including fuel discounts and health plans
- Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
- Opportunity to be upskilled or gain additional training and qualification in the Vegetation/Arboriculture industry.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Our Transmission Lines group is looking for Utility Arborists or Vegetation workers to support our busy vegetation team based in Napier. This role involves vegetation and forestry control around Ventia’s transmission high voltage network and will work across the Lower Central North Island region. The successful applicant will ensure a high level of safety is adhered to in order to protect the public, other team members, and themselves, therefore a commitment to Health and Safety is essential.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Basic chainsaw skills
- Experience in Forestry or as a Utility arborist is an advantage
- A strong health and safety focus is required.
- Familiarity with working around heavy plant and EWP equipment
- A full and clean NZ Driver’s license is required as a minimum

If you aspire to further your qualifications and are eager to receive training in the High Voltage field, with a strong interest in outdoor work and a preference for a role that provides diverse daily activities, then this opportunity is perfect for you

**ABOUT VENTIA**

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

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**DIVERSITY**

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Position Reference Number: 162275