Climbing Arborist
Trade · Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $40/hr
Role: Climbing Arborist. Location: Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. Employer: a professional tree care business offering a varied workload, quality gear, paid training and solid backing from the wider crew.
Pay and extras: an hourly rate that reflects your skills and experience, extra allowances, paid lunch breaks and emergency callout rates. Overseas applicants who are eligible get help relocating to New Zealand.
Applying from Pakistan? Get an English CV ready, plus a police character certificate if a police certificate is requested.
Key Responsibilities
- Take on climbing work at commercial, rural and residential properties
- Reduce trees, complete technical removals, and set up rigging for controlled dismantling
- Use professional arboricultural equipment to climb and operate safely at height
- Operate specialist machinery and keep it in good condition
- Contribute to big commercial tree contracts as well as small home-garden tree care
- Follow the agreed work method and every site safety requirement
- Coordinate with the ground crew so each project is completed efficiently
- Spot where existing trees and vegetation can be retained
- Be available for emergency tree callouts when required
- Attend regular paid training, and deliver a professional standard on all completed work
Requirements & Eligibility
- Arboriculture qualification at Level 3 or 4, or experience equivalent to it
- Relevant experience working professionally as a climbing arborist
- Competence in climbing, rigging and technical removals, and the ability to climb with minimal supervision
- Essential: Class 1 driver's licence
- Advantageous: Class 2 or Heavy Transport licence
- Firmly committed to workplace health and safety
- An honest, motivated and dependable worker who communicates well and works as part of a team
- Keen to complete additional training and development
- International candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are welcome to apply
- Employer-supported work visa sponsorship is offered to suitable candidates
Apply: jobs@jobsabroad.pk · WhatsApp