Arborist Job at Northpower Ltd (Hamilton)

Job Description

Northpower is looking for an experienced Arborist to join our team and play a key role in maintaining the safety and reliability of our powerline networks. From climbing and trimming to managing vegetation around critical infrastructure, your work will directly support uninterrupted power supply for our customers. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll be based out of our Hamilton depot and will work across a range of vegetation maintenance activities, including transmission network vegetation works.

Job Responsibility

Managing and carrying out vegetation works across the transmission network
Operating chainsaws, chippers, and other arborist equipment
Tree climbing, pruning, trimming, felling, and planting
Working from climbing systems and elevated platforms
Liaising with landowners, suppliers, and other stakeholders
Ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and to a high standard

Requirements

A Level 3 Arborist qualification (or higher) with strong practical experience
Confidence in climbing, pruning, rigging, felling, and dismantling trees
Experience operating chainsaws and chippers
A strong safety-first mindset and good physical fitness
The ability to work well within a team and communicate clearly
A full NZ Class 1 driver licence (Class 2 preferred)

Nice to have

A Certificate in Electrical Supply (Vegetation Control) is an advantage
Experience working near high-voltage networks is preferred, but not essential
Experience working around power networks is an advantage

What we offer

People-first culture built on safety, inclusion, and deep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeing is supported through EAP and our award-winning peer support network (Kaitiaki)
Fair and market competitive pay with the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
Life insurance and preventative health initiatives (including annual flu immunisations and Mole Maps)
Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes (including Fitness Passport)
Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts (including Boost, PB Tech and Specsavers)
Ongoing learning and development, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise, or progress
A welcoming, family-friendly workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves and feel valued

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