Arborist

Join our team managing vegetation around critical water assets in Auckland. A varied arborist role with real responsibility and impact

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We're looking for an Arborist - Reactive & Planned Works to support vegetation management around Auckland's water infrastructure.

In this field-based role, you'll assess and classify vegetation works, prepare works plans and ensure activities comply with resource consent conditions and the Tree Management Plan. You'll respond to reactive network faults and customer requests, coordinate specialist contractors where required, and ensure reinstatement works are completed safely and to a high standard.

You'll also support incident and emergency response, helping restore services quickly while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and customer outcomes.

Mōu koe | About You

You will bring:

• Arboriculture experience, ideally in utilities or infrastructure environments
• Understanding of regulatory or resource consent requirements
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience coordinating contractors and dealing with customers
• Ability to complete field documentation accurately
• Full Class 1 driver licence (Class 2 an advantage)

You're practical, proactive and comfortable working in a role that combines field work, planning and emergency response.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your application online via the advertisement, email applications will not be accepted.