Want to do Arborist work in New Zealand ?

We'd love to talk with you about working and living in New Zealand if you're thinking about a change where you can experience a new country and

continue to grow your career.
The work culture in New Zealand is very much about working hard when you're at work, and making the most of your time off to enjoy the wide range of outdoors, sport and other leisure activities.

A bit more about the work opportunity.

Our business Recreational Services, operates in the recreational space and amenity maintenance sector throughout New Zealand including some of the countries best regional locations.
Our specialist Arboriculture teams provide services to our clients with ongoing maintenance work and special projects.
   
We employ over 600 people, and have a positive team culture through our commitment to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.

Our Arboriculture teams work independently providing their specialist services to our clients undertaking on going maintennance work as well as bespokje projects and emergency jobs when call on. i.e. lots of variety  

We are actively recruiting for experienced arborists for positions in some of our top regions including:

Queenstown -  South Island. -  One of  NZ's favourite  outdoor playgrounds, with great mountains and lakes

Hawkes Bay - North Island - Warm climate, surf beaches. Producers of some of our best wine, fruit and other natural foods

Coromandel - North Island - Sunshine, beaches and not too far from the city

   
Here's what we are ideally looking for :

Preferred Skills

Diploma or tertiary qualification in Arboriculture
and/OR
A minimum of 3+ years of proven practical industry experience
A clean and current driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle
A positive attitude towards working safely

For our Senior Arborist roles , you'll also need to have

Sound leadership skills  and experience along with enthusiasm to motivate your team
Organisational and Planning skills to coordinate and manage projects and jobs for your Arborist team

We have a several Arborists who have arrived from the UK and are now working with our company. Our business is large enough to offer opportunities in a number of locations (including Australia), though also a size that means you can add to your career experience working as part of one of our skilled and well resourced local Arboriculture teams.

Take a look at our website to see who we are and what we do.  https://www.rs.kiwi.nz/about-us/

(Note this video is general in nature, and doesn't feature our Arboricultural work, but offers an insight to our company and people)  

If you are thinking it's time for a change, and the idea of spending some time "down under" sounds good to you, get in touch by sending an email to Andrew, our International Recruitment Adviser at

[email protected] 

or by phone on 

+61 275 668 901 

Send your cv or a note with some information on who you are, your work experience and what you would like to do while in New Zealand

It would be great to have a chat , online or by phone, and answer any questions. No obligations, but a good starting point.

If you are not a New Zealand resident you will need a work visa to work in New Zealand. 

A British Working holiday visa will allow you to work for up to two years and are available now

A working visa requires more processing, though once issued will provide for 3 years work eligibility, and long term residency options  

PS Summer is starting in New Zealand now. We've got work available now if you're ready to move.