Trainee Arborist

at  North Power NZ

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

You will tackle a range of exciting projects and be hands-on in getting the job done. You will proactively support the team and take initiative without needing direction.

The benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration with overtime allowance and a range of retail discounts
• An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
• Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
• Commitment to professional growth and development
• A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
• Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
• Social club and participate in family and social events and activities
• Discounted gym membership and a range of retail discounts

ABOUT US

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

THE ROLE

As a Trainee Arborist, you will help maintain network reliability by managing vegetation around network assets. Reporting to the Vegetation Supervisor, you will work from our Hamilton depot, serving the Waikato region.

The key responsibility for this position includes, but are not limited to:

• Understand the basics of vegetation management
• Know how to apply electrical distribution systems practically
• Operate chainsaw, brush chipper, and stump grinder
• Select and plant trees suitable for power lines
• Negotiate with tree suppliers.

To succeed in this role, you might have chainsaw and cutting skills, which would be beneficial. Experience with high voltage networks is an advantage but not essential. Familiarity with high voltage networks is preferred, though not mandatory. To be successful in this role, you will also have some of the following skills:

• Capability to climb trees and be comfortable working at heights
• Arboriculture qualifications and Certificate in Electrical Supply (Vegetation Control)
• Safety-focused with Team player attitude
• A full clean NZ class 1 driver’s licence (Class 2 desirable)
• Excellent communication skills with a willingness to be part of a team