Introduction Qualified Utility Arborist Permanent | Local work across the network | Strong team culture Maintaining a safe and reliable network our communities rely on Location: Paraparaumu (travel across the Electra network) Type: Full-time, Permanent What: Hands-on role keeping the network safe and reliable Why join us? Full‑time role with stability Competitive pay, paid overtime Investment in your development Leadership that’s visible, practical, and backs the field Work close to home with community impact About Us We are a progressive and innovative trust owned electricity distribution business at the heart of the Horowhenua and Kāpiti communities. For over 100 years, we have proudly served our customers, powering homes, businesses, and futures while prioritising safety, reliability, and a positive customer experience. The wellbeing of our team members is paramount, and we are committed to ensuring our people go home safe every day. Our people are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and connected, driving innovation and sustainable growth alongside the regions we serve. At Electra, our values guide everything we do. We care about our people - we keep people safe and well, uphold their mana and support their growth. We do the right thing - we act with integrity in everything we do, building trust with each other and our community. We think about our future - we focus on solutions that shape a better tomorrow for our company, community and the environment. We are one team - we are inclusive, share ideas and work together to achieve excellence for our community. Description The Role We are looking for a qualified Utility Arborist to join our field team and play a key role in keeping our electricity network safe and reliable. This is a hands‑on, outdoor role where you will be working in the field every day, executing tree care and maintenance around the network and its assets. You will be climbing, pruning and removing trees, responding to faults and storm events, and working closely with network teams to keep the power on for our communities. If you enjoy practical work, take pride in doing the job right, and want to apply your arboriculture skills in a role that genuinely makes a difference, this could be a great fit. The work you will do Executing tree care and maintenance around live electricity networks Working safely alongside your team and other field employees Responding to urgent vegetation hazards and storm damage Keeping tools, vehicles, and work sites safe, tidy, and well maintained Being part of a supportive team that provides on‑call support when required Skills And Experiences What you bring to the team National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) Level 4 Utility Arborist Level 3 Proven experience around live electricity networks Strong focus on safety and practical problem-solving Ability to work outdoors in all conditions Full Class one and two drivers licence (If you are slightly short on experience but have the right attitude and foundations, we would still like to hear from you.) Ready to join our amazing team? Apply now or call Stephanie on 021 202 2809 for a confidential chat.