Utility Arborist

**What’s in it for me?**
- Stable, full-time, permanent employment
- Positive and supportive work environment
- Monday - Friday working week.
- Long term, secure work with an essential infrastructure services provider
- A Wide range of employee benefits, including fuel discounts and health Insurance
- A friendly, welcoming high-performing, and supportive team
- Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role

**About the Role**
Our Transmission Lines group is looking for a fully qualified Utility Arborist to support our busy vegetation team based in Hastings. This role involves vegetation and forestry control around Ventia’s transmission high voltage network and will work across the wider lower North Island. 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**
- NZQF Level 4 qualification or an equivalent forestry diploma
- A minimum of 3 year’s experience working in a relevant industry (preferably in NZ)
- Experienced in the use of rigging and climbing equipment is advantageous
- Previous experience or knowledge of working around HV or LV Transmission Lines 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, an HT license is preferred. Off-road (4WD driving) experience would be an advantage.

**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.

**How to apply**

**Reference Number 158574**

**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.