Climbing Arborist
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Tauranga, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Careful decisions about each tree and its surroundings shape this Climbing Arborist role in Tauranga, New Zealand. Two positions are available with an established tree care team handling residential, rural and commercial work. Assignments range from routine pruning and crown reductions to technical removals and larger commercial projects.
You will select suitable climbing and rigging methods, coordinate with the ground crew and protect buildings, infrastructure and retained vegetation. Safe planning and preserving trees wherever practical are central to the work. Sponsorship is available for suitable overseas applicants.
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Key Responsibilities
- Carry out climbing arboriculture on residential, commercial and rural properties, including pruning, crown reductions, technical removals and large commercial assignments.
- Assess site conditions, follow the work and safety plan, and select climbing, rigging and dismantling methods suited to the tree and location.
- Conduct aerial and ground operations safely, using specialist arboricultural machinery and equipment as required.
- Protect buildings, infrastructure and other site assets, retaining trees and vegetation wherever reasonably possible.
- Maintain climbing equipment, tools, machinery and PPE to professional standards.
- Coordinate with arborists and the ground crew for efficient completion, including emergency and callout work.
- Deliver reliable tree care with consistent workmanship and safety standards.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Have a Level 3 or Level 4 Arboriculture qualification, or demonstrate equivalent experience.
- Show a proven climbing arborist record, competent aerial climbing and tree work, and practical rigging and technical removal experience.
- Be capable of independently running climbing operations on suitable jobs and understand safe arboricultural practices thoroughly.
- A Class 1 driver's licence is essential.
- A Class 2 or heavy transport licence is advantageous.
- Be physically fit for demanding tree work outdoors.
- Demonstrate honesty, reliability and professional conduct.
- Communicate clearly and work well within a team.
- Be willing to undertake further arboricultural training where required.
- Must meet relevant New Zealand work visa and employer requirements.
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