Trainee Utility Arborist

Trainee Arborist – Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Join our team as a Trainee Arborist! Are you passionate about the great outdoors? Do you thrive as part of a dynamic team?

• Join an exciting full-time position with stable hours
• Earn and learn! No qualifications are required, just a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Pathway to Qualification Provided! We're all about nurturing talent and providing a platform for growth

Look no further! We’re excited to offer an opportunity that could be your stepping stone into an exciting career. 

What's in it for you? 

• Training on the job - no prior qualifications needed 
• Be a part of a close-knit team and foster your team spirit 
• Exciting opportunities for overtime and skill development 
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work culture 
• Undertake tree removal and trimming tasks with the guidance of experts
• Operate and maintain equipment responsibly  Professional interaction with customers to ensure their safety and satisfaction 

About you 

• A willing attitude and a strong sense of reliability
• Knowledge of horticulture and gardening experience is advantageous
• Will need to be prepared to climb and use ropes
• Experience working at height, such as window cleaning is beneficial
• Valid restricted driver's license 
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety
• A passion for the industry and an eagerness to make a positive impact
• Based in Hastings
• Will have the commitment and drive to learn and progress to be Qualified 

Join us on our journey to create a future-ready transmission network that serves our community with efficiency and excellence. If you're ready to embrace the world of arboriculture and learn from the best, apply today.

If you're enthusiastic about working in a role that blends the beauty of nature with hands-on work, this might be the perfect fit for you!

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.