Arborist

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

We're after a qualified Arborist to join our Timaru crew reporting to the Foreman, working across South Canterbury and the Mackenzie District.

This is a straightforward, hands-on job that will see the successful candidate working in a tightknit team, leaving from the yard in the morning and traveling to varied worksites across the regions. The role will include tree pruning, planting and tree removals, all carried out safely and to a high standard. No paperwork. No supervisory headaches. Turn up, do good work, get home safe.

What you'll bring | Ko ngā pūkenga ōu

• Level 3 Qualified Arborist with at least two years' experience
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence (essential)
• Class 2 Driver Licence (desirable)
• Solid understanding of arboricultural principles, including planting, pruning and removals
• Confident with hand tools and chippers, competent at height, and sound with knots

What we bring | He aha tā tātou kawe mai

• Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, 40 hours a week
• No weekend work for work/life balance
• Competitive hourly rate and paid weekly
• Birthday leave after one year of service
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions at service milestones
• Ongoing training and career progression

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono
To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' link or email your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Note: CORDE Ltd will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If recruitment support is needed, we will reach out to our trusted agencies.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou
Working at CORDE has never been better!

We have one of the largest horizontal infrastructure teams in the South Island working in the maintenance, civil, and water industry. The work we do strengthens the communities we work and play in, with several key long term maintenance contracts throughout the Canterbury region and several civil projects currently being completed throughout the South Island.

Our values | Ngā Uaratanga
Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki – People You Can Rely On
Teamwork | Mahi Tahi – People Who Work Together
Guardianship | Kaitiakitanga – People Who Protect Our Place