Vegetation Supervisor at Downer Group

Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Arboriculture, Team Leadership, Job Planning, Safety Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Monitoring, Coaching, Mentoring, Regulatory Knowledge, Communication Skills, Physical Fitness, Climbing, EWP Operation, Contractual Compliance, Quality Assurance, Zero Harm

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity We have an opportunity for an experienced Vegetation Supervisor to join Downer’s team based in Palmerston North. In this role, you’ll lead and coordinate arborists delivering vegetation maintenance and fault work across the network, including participation in after-hours and emergency response as required. You’ll plan and organise work programmes in conjunction with the Service Delivery Manager, Landowner Liaison Officer and Operational Coordinators, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You’ll be responsible for job planning and resourcing, supervising field crews and subcontractors, monitoring performance, and ensuring all work meets contractual, quality and Zero Harm requirements. This role also plays a key part in developing people capability through coaching, mentoring and supporting competency assessments for arborists. Mōu Koe | About you You’re an experienced Arborist and proven people leader who takes pride in delivering quality outcomes, maintaining strong safety standards and building capable, engaged teams. You’re organised, confident dealing with stakeholders, and comfortable balancing operational delivery with people leadership. You will bring: Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture (or assessed equivalent) At least 5 years’ experience as an Arborist, including climbing and EWP operation Full NZ driver’s licence (Class 2 preferred) Proven experience leading teams in an operational environment Strong knowledge of regulatory and industry requirements, including the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations The ability to supervise staff and subcontractors to achieve safe, timely and high-quality outcomes Good communication skills, with the ability to complete reports and documentation Physical fitness and the ability to work in demanding outdoor conditions Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today’s critical assets and networks across the electricity, water, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures. Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.

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Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate arborists in vegetation maintenance and fault work, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Plan and organize work programs while supervising field crews and subcontractors.