Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
My volunteer work
References
References
Timeline
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Austin Tasker

Burnside,New Zealand

Summary

I’m a hardworking and dependable individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to doing my best in any role. I’m eager to learn, take on new challenges, and contribute positively to a team. I take pride in being reliable, motivated, and ready to grow both personally and professionally. looking to work where I can gain valuable work experience, make meaningful connections, and develop lifelong skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Animal Care Assistant

kelly parker
Bishopdale, Christchurch
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided animal care and enrichment, including cleaning of enclosures and providing food and water.
  • Responded quickly to any emergency situations involving animals while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding changes in animal's health or behaviour status.
  • Developed positive relationships with volunteers and other staff members whilst promoting a team-oriented work environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards in all areas used for housing animals and kept records of daily tasks completed.
  • Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
  • Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
  • Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.

Cooking School Assistant

Teacher
Burnside, Christchurch
02.2025 - 11.2025
  • Helped maintain a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Demonstrated proper techniques for preparing various dishes during the class.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and cleaned regularly before, during, and after classes were held.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Noel Leeming Gateway Student

Jasmin Vincent
Papanui, Christchurch
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Demonstrated great organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Maintained consistent attendance, achieving a perfect record for multiple semesters.
  • Engaged in continuous learning throughout the course.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Shadowed professionals to learn best approaches and appropriate methods to handle issues.

Warehouse Gateway Student

Jasmin Vincent
Christchurch, New Zealand
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Inventoried and tracked incoming shipments of materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
  • Reported damaged or defective materials to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.

Education

High School Diploma -

Burnside High School
Christchurch, New Zealand
11-2025

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Willingness to learn
  • Effective Team Collaboration
  • Physically fit
  • Learner's car license (almost restricted)
  • Emergency First Aid Skills
  • Proficient in PPE Safety Standards
  • Skilled in Woodworking Machinery
  • Cooking safety
  • Effective Time Management
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Animal care
  • Organizational skills
  • Reliable

Accomplishments

  • NCEA Excellence in Physical Education
  • Badge of Excellence in Physical Excellence
  • Triathlon Winner
  • 1st Place Trophy for the Triathlon Race

Affiliations

  • Basketball
  • Working out and being healthy
  • Being outdoors and living
  • Hanging out with friends or co-workers
  • Keeping an active lifestyle

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate
  • Learners License

My volunteer work

  • Basketball Score Keeper
  • Babysitter
  • Paper runs
  • School notices messenger

References

Kelly Parker

Self-employed dog groomer

0279096969

I am more than happy to provide Austin Tasker with a work reference upon request.

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Jasmin Vincent 

Regional pathway advisor

JasminV@industrypathways.co.nz

021 633 174

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Noel Leeming Gateway Student

Jasmin Vincent
04.2025 - 06.2025

Cooking School Assistant

Teacher
02.2025 - 11.2025

Warehouse Gateway Student

Jasmin Vincent
06.2024 - 08.2024

Animal Care Assistant

kelly parker
01.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Burnside High School
Austin Tasker