Arborist Apprentice

Full job description
Full-time
Group: Customer & Community

Company Description
This role sits in the Council’s Community Group, which comprises of community focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Libraries and the city’s three main visitor attractions.

The Parks and Recreation team maintain and develope of Hamilton’s Park network for our community. Our work ensures Hamilton is beautiful, fun, connected, and meets our community wants and needs, making our city one we’re all proud of.

Job Description
He angituutanga: The opportunity

As Arborist Apprentice you will assist with all aspects of tree work carried out by the Parks and Recreation Arboriculture Team.

While working you will be undertaking on and off job training to complete the level 4 New Zealand Certificate (NZ Cert.) Arboriculture.

Attitude is everything within this role and we value a positive attitude. This role will provide you a great opportunity to contribute to helping us achieve our purpose of improving the wellbeing of Hamiltonians and showing that Hamilton is the best place to live.

Qualifications
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

Current NZ Drivers Licence.
NCEA Level 1 English, Mathematics and Horticulture.
Previous tree work experience.
Previous use of small plant.
Additional Information
He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

$27.80 per hour, paid weekly.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

Opportunities for professional development.
Two Wellbeing days per year.
Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.
Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!


If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. .

Applications close on the: 10/06/2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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