Job Description:
Latest job information from Top Energy for the position of Vegetation Controller. If the Vegetation Controller vacancy in Northland matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.
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The Top Energy Group operates throughout the Far North delivering geothermal electricity generation and electricity network operations. We are enabling Northland to contribute to the decarbonisation challenge by transforming the Top Energy Group into a technology-enabled energy company that generates and facilitates two-way energy flow between renewable energy generators and consumers.
About the role
As a member of the Top Energy Vegetation Control team, you will assist with carrying out vegetation clearance work around power lines during regular scheduled maintenance, or fault response operations either supervised or unsupervised, as directed.
This role reports to the Vegetation Supervisor and is based at the Puketona Depot.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be physically fit and hold a full clean driver's licence, an HT licence, a close working zone certificate, and have knowledge of the Codes of Practice for the maintenance of trees around power lines and power-operated elevating working platforms. A Class 4 driver's licence, basic knowledge of the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003, and arborist, forestry and chainsaw use experience would be advantageous.
Key areas of focus
- Complete chargeable arborist works safely and efficiently
- Service machinery and safety equipment to ensure it remains fit for purpose
- Complete paperwork and return equipment as required to support accurate job invoicing
- Consistently meet, and wherever possible exceed, customer expectations
- Maintain high safety standards for equipment, the work environment, yourself and others
- Be available to work outside normal working hours for overtime or to assist with the operation of Top Energy's network
Additional skills and attributes
We are looking for someone who is safety-focused, reliable, accurate in their work, and able to work well as part of a team while maintaining a professional approach with customers and contractors.
Why join us?
- Fully subsidised Health Insurance for you and your family
- Access to our online wellness programme, plus 1 paid annual Wellness Day per year
We have a Drug and Alcohol Workplace Policy. Before any offer of employment is made, the short-listed candidate(s) will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check which will include a drug and alcohol test.
Applications Close: 02 Aug 2026
Job Info:
- Company: Top Energy
- Position: Vegetation Controller
- Work Location: Northland
- Country: NZ
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