Stuck in New Zealand!

[UKbushmonkey]

Hi guys, I am a Tree Surgeon in the UK working for Shire Tree Surgery (well I was) then I decided to go travelling to New Zealand for 6 months, this is my fourth week in NZ and I cant find a job anywhere! I have even applied for jobs that do not involve tree work lol

 

I am possibly going to have to come home if I dont find something fast as it is so expensive in Auckland..

 

My question is, is there another website the same as Arbtalk.com that is used in New Zealand?

 

Thanks, Karl

[Albedo]

I assume you know about the jobs section on 'Trademe',look under forestry for arb work. Its apple thinning season down in Motueka (Golden Bay) South Island. Spent a christmas doing that myself a couple of years ago. The pays not great but it'll see you through. Also other fruit growing regions have similar types of work. Things slow down near to christmas so its hard to start a new job, but the fruit picking/thinning etc will see you through this time.

 

Hope this helps, good luck:001_smile:

[Taupotreeman]

There were two or three jobs on trademe for arborists when I looked on Sunday. You could also try Treescape, Treescape Hamilton and Asplundh as I believe they were all looking. There's also Treesafe in Kumeu, Specimen and Treecare services and there's a website with a blog:Treetools | tree climbing, rigging, pruning and safety equipment. You can also try the New Zealand Arborists Association as they have fingers in lots of pies and often have first hand knowledge of which companies are looking for staff. PM me if you want some numbers but I'd start with the first three or four on the list. If all else fails fruit picking should be in full swing in Hawkes Bay and they are always looking for casual workers and, so I'm told, the pay isn't that bad. Nice part of the country too.

[Taupotreeman]

Just checked both Treescape and Asplundh websites and both are looking for arborists so I'd be on that phone quick sharpish.

[DrewB]

Scape and splundh are always after staff , if you've got a truck license it's almso guarantees employment.

[UKbushmonkey]

Thanks for the replies guys, really helped a lot!

 

I have applied for those two companies that are looking for staff, and tomorrow afternoon if I have had no reply I will try calling. If all fails ill go fruit picking atleast ill still come back with a tan!

[Taupotreeman]

If you're desperate I wouldn't bother waiting, just get on the phone straight away.

[James Cantle]

can you not go and get a job in the supermarket?there must be something out there?

[Stephen Blair]

get out of Aukland and head to queenstown i say, it must be booming down there this time of year

[DrewB]

It's summer here:)