Arborist, Kaitiaki rākau
Also known as
- Utility arborist, climbing arborist, arboriculture consultant
Arborists undertake restoration, control and removal of plantings and maintain trees and shrubs.
Duration
02:23 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$25 to $39
Most common
$46
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Arborists
- usually work irregular hours, including nights and weekends and may be on call
- usually work outside on properties, roadsides, parks and farms
- may work in all weather conditions and at heights
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- operate grounds maintenance equipment
- drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites
- clean equipment or supplies
- trim trees or other vegetation
- climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties
- instruct staff in work policies or procedures
- supervise maintenance workers
- estimate maintenance service requirements or costs
- inspect landscaping to determine treatment needs
- remove debris from work sites
Practical
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
Kairoro Whakaritea
Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an arborist.
You need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) (Level 3) OR a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Arboriculture) (Level 4)
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Utility Arboriculture) (Level 3)
- relevant experience in arboriculture
- climbing or Elevated Working Platform experience
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
Loading job ads
Other career ideas in Growing, gardening and forestryĒtahi atu huatau aramahi i Whakatipu, hanga māra me te ahurākau,
Showing career ideas 1-6 of 15