Do you want to live and work in New Zealand’s fastest growing region? There is a reason more people are moving to Selwyn.
Imagine being minutes away from the Southern Alps where you can ski, hike, and hunt, or spending your weekends fishing on the region's bountiful braided rivers, lakes, and rugged coastlines. Best of all? You can say goodbye to city traffic and enjoy a seamless, stress free daily commute to our yard in Rolleston. We have the ultimate lifestyle balance right here. Now, we want you to come and work for CORDE and help us make a genuine difference to our local parks, trees, and communities.
About the role | Ko te kaupapa
This is a straightforward, purely hands-on role for a skilled arborist who loves the craft but wants to leave the red tape behind. Working within a tight-knit, supportive team, you will head out from the Rolleston yard each morning to carry out high-quality tree pruning, planting, and safe tree removals across the Canterbury region. The best part? No paperwork. No supervisory headaches. Turn up, do great work with a team that has your back, and get home safe every day.
What you'll bring | Ko nga pukenga ou
We value safe, quality tree care where the time you spend on a tree truly matters. To hit the ground running, you will need:
An NZQA Level 3 or 4 Arboriculture qualification (or equivalent international certification)
A clean, Full Class 1 driver licence is essential (a Class 2 licence is highly desirable)
A confident climber with a rock-solid understanding of modern tree work techniques and safe rigging/dismantling practices
A Growsafe Certificate and Traffic Control/STMS credentials are big pluses
A strong work ethic, physical fitness to handle outdoor conditions year-round, and real pride in the quality of your finish.
What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai
At CORDE, we look after our people with a stable, secure forward workload and great local team culture. We offer:
Stable Hours: A consistent Monday to Friday, 40-hour work week
Competitive Pay: An excellent hourly rate, paid weekly
Great Perks: Birthday leave after one year of service, plus access to our Boost! employee benefits program (retail discounts, lifestyle perks)
Future Growth: Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions at key milestones, alongside active support for ongoing training and career progression.
The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to employment.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tono
To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' link. Or email your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Who we are | Ko wai mātou
Working at CORDE has never been better! We have one of the largest horizontal infrastructure teams in the South Island, working across civil construction, three waters and regional asset maintenance. Our work strengthens the communities we work and play in, with key long-term maintenance contracts across Canterbury and civil projects throughout the South Island.
Our values | Ngā Uaratanga
• Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki – People You Can Rely On
• Teamwork | Mahi Tahi – People Who Work Together
• Guardianship | Kaitiakitanga – People Who Protect Our Place
Note: CORDE Ltd will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If recruitment support is needed, we will reach out to our trusted agencies.