Climbing Arborist
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Tauranga, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Two Climbing Arborist positions are available with a Tauranga tree-care crew working at residential, rural and commercial properties. Tasks range from regular pruning and crown reductions to technical removals and larger commercial projects.
You will assess each site, choose suitable climbing and rigging methods and coordinate with ground colleagues to complete safe, tidy work. Protecting retained vegetation and nearby structures forms part of the job, alongside maintaining equipment and responding to callouts. Sponsorship is available for suitable overseas applicants.
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Key Responsibilities
- Undertake climbing arboriculture across residential, rural and commercial sites, including pruning, reductions, technical removals and large projects
- Select suitable climbing, rigging and dismantling methods and perform safe aerial and ground work
- Operate specialist arboricultural machinery when required
- Assess sites and follow work plans and safety procedures
- Protect nearby buildings, infrastructure and retained vegetation wherever reasonably possible
- Maintain climbing equipment, tools, machinery and PPE
- Coordinate with ground crews and arborists to deliver efficient work
- Respond to emergency tree work and callouts
- Maintain consistent safety, reliability and quality
Requirements & Eligibility
- Level 3 or Level 4 Arboriculture qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience
- A climbing arborist record with competent aerial climbing and tree-work skills
- Practical rigging and technical removal experience
- Capacity to independently manage climbing operations on suitable jobs
- Understanding of safe arboricultural methods
- Class 1 driver's licence essential
- Class 2 or heavy transport licence advantageous
- Physical fitness for demanding outdoor work
- Honesty, reliability and professionalism
- Strong teamwork and communication
- Willingness to undertake further arboricultural training as required
- Must meet relevant New Zealand work visa requirements
- Must meet relevant employer requirements
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