Arboricultural Consultancy Manager

Treetech Specialist Treecare Ltd. – Christchurch, South Island

Treetech Specialist Treecare Ltd is one of New Zealand’s leading arboriculture companies. Founded in 1996 by Chris Walsh who remains Managing Director to this day. Treetech’s vision is to lead the way in urban forest management, while providing tree services that are second to none and working in a manner that is not only safe to our staff and the public but one that also has minimal impact on the environment.

We are looking for a manager to lead our team of passionate and professional Supervising and Consultant Arborists, ensuring that they are providing high quality of arboricultural advice to a broad range of clients. We provide a supportive environment that promotes personal and professional development to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to succeed in your career.

Your Responsibilities

Leading the Consultancy function at Treetech, ensuring that all consultancy services within the business are managed and undertaken in a professional manner, delivering upon the clients need to an exceptionally high standard.

Focus on developing a strategic plan to grow the Consultancy function to be market ready.

Lead the implementation of the strategic plan, by delivering on all tasks to successfully enter the PHC market and become leaders in the industry.

An in-depth understanding of district plans and compliancy requirements.

Assist Consulting Arborist’s with completion of existing contracts including tree evaluations, tree inventories, arboriculture reports, tree impact analysis, mitigation measure formulation, and related arboriculture tasks.

An expert knowledge of plant health care – pests, diseases and abiotic issues diagnostic and management.

Your skills and experience

Level 6 NZQA Diploma in Arboriculture (or equivalent such as BS, MS or PhD in arboriculture, urban forestry or related natural resources fields with relevant experience)

Additional arboricultural and / or urban forestry credentials are a plus such as ISA Certified Arborist, BCMA, TRAQ, QTRA, Registered Consulting Arborist, pesticide applicator license etc.

An understanding of tree biology, arboriculture and urban forestry principles.

Experience implementing international best management practices, specifications and standards, tree policies, relevant tree regulations, legal issues and quality assurance practices.

Excellent tree and plant species identification.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Technical report writing experience.

Proficient using Microsoft office suite, GIS technology and willingness to learn other technology as required.

Candidate must have a high level of initiative, leadership capability, strong organization, planning and problem-solving skills.

We offer

A great team culture, in a supportive environment.

A well respected and established family owned and operated business.

A leader in technology and innovation in the Arboriculture sector.

This is an excellent career opportunity to join an innovative and progressive business, that is focus on ‘Leading the way in Urban Forestry Management.’ Our employees enjoy excellent working conditions in a supportive and friendly team environment, where we recognise and reward success. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities, competitive remuneration and career progression for the right person.

If you believe you have what it takes to be successful in this role, then please to apply online today including your CV at

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