- Passionate about our environment?
- Enjoy being part of a passionate motivated team?
- Looking to contribute your skills and expertise to enhance Wellington's urban forest?
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō Working together for Wellington's future.
We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke an inclusive, sustainable, and creative capital for people to live, work and play.
The Parks Operations team provide a crucial customer facing support service, ensuring the city's residents and visitors enjoy a well-managed and maintained environment. The tree team play a crucial role ensuring that Wellington's trees are safe and well managed for everyone to enjoy and benefit from. Join the team and experience the satisfaction of contributing to make Wellington City a green and great place to be.
Our team is responsible for:
- Day to day maintenance of over 14,000 street trees and 700km of road network
- Maintaining Wellington's Parks and Reserves, including Karori cemetery, Botanic Gardens and Town Belt
- Contributing to the safe and efficient day to day running of the team and its resourcesLooking for an opportunity to join a motivated and skilled team responsible for the maintenance and care of Wellingtons tree population? If you are a level 3 or above qualified arborist looking for an exciting and dynamic working environment, this position may be just right for you.
Āu ake mahi | What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out all operations relating to tree works and assist with the development of the Arboriculture team. You will gain experience in a vast array of arboriculture work including complex tree removals in Karori cemetery, fine pruning in the botanic gardens, road network maintenance and risk assessing trees throughout the city. You will be part of a passionate team who care for trees and hold themselves and their work to the highest standard.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within the industry and broaden their skillset. You will also develop and expand your skillset with an organisation that values and encourages training opportunities.
For more information, please feel free to reach out to Oliver Pease - Team Manager Arboriculture Oliver.Pease@wcc.govt.nz
Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience
As well as being passionate about trees and working as part of a team you'll need to have the following:
- Level 3 qualification or above in Arboriculture
- A professional manner and a demonstrated commitment to providing a safe and efficient working environment for you and your team
- A keen interest to develop your skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Because this is a safety sensitive role, all the shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undergo a Ministry of Justice and health checks including drug and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
More than that - you'll be playing a part in making Pōneke an inclusive, sustainable, and creative capital for people to live, work and play.
If this sounds like your next role, submit your application online.
Applications close Sunday 9th of February 2025. All applications must be submitted online, and all applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
