Vegetation Supervisor

Downer

Job Location:

Palmerston North - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Te kōwhiringa The opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Vegetation Supervisor to join Downers team based in Palmerston North.

In this role youll lead and coordinate arborists delivering vegetation maintenance and fault work across the network including participation in after-hours and emergency response as required. Youll plan and organise work programmes in conjunction with the Service Delivery Manager Landowner Liaison Officer and Operational Coordinators ensuring work is completed safely efficiently and to a high standard.

Youll be responsible for job planning and resourcing supervising field crews and subcontractors monitoring performance and ensuring all work meets contractual quality and Zero Harm requirements. This role also plays a key part in developing people capability through coaching mentoring and supporting competency assessments for arborists.

Mōu Koe About you

Youre an experienced Arborist and proven people leader who takes pride in delivering quality outcomes maintaining strong safety standards and building capable engaged teams. Youre organised confident dealing with stakeholders and comfortable balancing operational delivery with people leadership.

You will bring:

Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture (or assessed equivalent)
At least 5 years experience as an Arborist including climbing and EWP operation
Full NZ drivers licence (Class 2 preferred)
Proven experience leading teams in an operational environment
Strong knowledge of regulatory and industry requirements including the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations
The ability to supervise staff and subcontractors to achieve safe timely and high-quality outcomes
Good communication skills with the ability to complete reports and documentation
Physical fitness and the ability to work in demanding outdoor conditions

Ko wai mātou Our Organisation

Downers 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 todays critical assets and networks across the electricity water telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and cultures.

Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply

Please submit your application online via the advertisement email applications will not be accepted.

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionTe kōwhiringa The opportunityWe have an opportunity for an experienced Vegetation Supervisor to join Downers team based in Palmerston North.In this role youll lead and coordinate arborists delivering vegetation maintenance and fault work across the network including participation in afte...