Downer

Arborist

Downer  •  Albany, NZ (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

Downer

About Downer

Enabling communities to thrive.

It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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