Tree Truck offers arborist jobs in Whanganui for professionals who want more than routine residential work. 

We specialise in commercial and utility arboriculture — working with councils, infrastructure providers and power networks across Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu and South Taranaki. 

If you take pride in safe, technically excellent work and want to be part of a team that genuinely backs each other, we’d like to hear from you.

Arborist jobs Whanganui

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Why work at Tree Truck

Real Infrastructure Work 

Our crews work in regulated environments - live networks, road corridors, public infrastructure and large-scale commercial sites. This is varied, technical work that builds serious capability. 

Quality equipment & gear

Safety isn’t lip service here. We operate structured systems, qualified supervision and proper planning on every job. We expect high standards  and we support our team to meet them. 

Strong safety culture

  • Three insulated elevated work platforms 

  • In-house excavator capability 

  • Proper PPE and high-quality tools 

  • STMS traffic management capability 

You’ll have the right gear to do the job properly. 

Career Development & Qualifications 

We actively support: 

  • NZ Certificate in Arboriculture (Level 3–4) 

  • NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply – Utility Arboriculture (Level 3) 

  • Truck licensing (Class 2 / Class 4) 

  • Traffic Management (STMS) 

  • Apprenticeships 

  • Pathway to Foreman and leadership roles 

For the right people, there is a clear pathway to leadership and operational responsibility. 

Our team & culture

We employ a stable, experienced team and we’re proud of that.  Team members have been with us since we purchased the business in 2020.

Staff retention is strong because we protect our culture carefully. We hire for team fit and shared standards, not just qualifications. 

We work hard. We look out for each other. We hold each other accountable. 

If you want to be part of a professional crew that takes pride in its work, you’ll fit well here. 

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Talk to us about joining our team

Roles we commonly recruit for

Qualified Arborists

NZ Certificate in Arboriculture (Level 3–4 preferred) 

  • Experience in climbing and/or elevated work platforms 

  • Class 2 HT licence preferred 

  • Utility competencies advantageous 

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Foreman Arborists 

Leadership experience managing crews 

  • Strong safety-first mindset 

  • Utility arboriculture qualifications 

  • Clear communication and site coordination skills 

  • Pathway toward Operations Manager for the right person

Foreman Arborists 

Working toward NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply – Utility Arboriculture 

  • Interested in live-network environments 

  • Committed to building long-term technical capability 

Tree Truck team members

Physically capable and safety-focused 

  • Willing to train and progress 

What we’re looking for

A proactive, safety-first mindset 

  • Ownership and accountability 

  • Technical competence or genuine commitment to achieving it 

  • Positive contribution to team culture 

  • NZ residency/citizenship or valid work visa 

We expect high standards  and we provide the environment to meet them. 

  • "We've got good gear & vehicles and there's always something different to do"

    What the team says is great about working at Tree Truck

  • "My workmates - we're like family"

    What the team says is great about working at Tree Truck

  • "There's always consistent work. You don't have to worry about what's next"

    What the team says is great about working at Tree Truck

  • "The bosses are good - easy to deal with"

    What the team says is great about working at Tree Truck

  • "We even get the odd fishing trip in"

    What the team says is great about working at Tree Truck

  • "Working in a team environment with a bunch of good guys who support each other, it's the comradery"

    What the team says is great about working at Tree Truck

Interested in joining Tree Truck?

We’re always open to conversations with good people. 

Send your CV and a short introduction to: 

Sharnell@treetruck.co.nz


Or call for a confidential discussion 

If you’re serious about building a career in commercial and utility arboriculture in Whanganui and the wider region, we’d like to talk.