Bella Paenga
Tikitiki,Gisborne
Summary
Currently the Manager at Pukemaire Partners where growing goodness from the ground up is our focus.
Motivated by my whanau, and driven through growing connections to our whenua and to each other
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Pukemaire Partners
Tikitiki, Tairawhiti
01.2020 - Current
- Grow and supply microgreens locally.
- Grow a range of seasonal produce for local supply.
- Grow and Supply a variety of native plants
- Worm farming and applications.
- Manage grow schedules and supplies.
- Maintain and clean the packing area and equipment.
- Customer support and sales.
- Admin
- Marketing
- Health Safety and Compliance
Land Liasion
Hikurang Bioactives Limited
Ruatoria, Tairawhiti
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Assisted with the kanuka harvest by collecting and transporting it to the extraction site.
- Support harvest teams with resources and transport.
- Support landowners to work with Hikurangi Bioactive and other stakeholders involved.
- Organized events such as work days, workshops and harvest festivals.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Collaborated closely with extraction team to ensure consistent quality standards were achieved throughout entire harvest process.
- Collected data regarding harvest yields and quality standards; reported results to management personnel.
- Collaborated with team members in order to maximize efficiency during kānuka harvest season.
Landowner Support
Te Riu o Waiapu
Tikitiki, Tairawhiti
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Identify land blocks and their governance in Te Riu o Waiapu.
- Collate a database of lTe Riu o Waiapu land blocks
- Draft potential hui or workshops to present land development opportunities.
- Hapu Technical Support to Te Mana o Te Wai.
- Advocating for landowners with GDC and government organizations.
- Support landowners through whenua and environmental issues with government departments, G.D.C. Commercial organizations and scientists.
Timber Reman
Fletcher Challenge Forest
Mount Maunganui , Bay Of Plenty
01.1996 - 07.2002
- Processing of lesser grades of timber into quality timber products.
- Maintained proper product storage and organized warehouse inventory.
- Responded to inquiries from applicants and internal teams regarding processing status and decisions.
- Processed and staged orders to complete shipments.
Seasonal Worker
Orchards,Pack Houses & Farms
Gisborne , Te Puke Bay Of Plenty
01.1985 - 08.1995
- Orchards and pack house work of all kinds from Gisborne through Bay of Plenty.
- Picking and packing fruits, including citrus, kiwifruit, stone fruits, pumpkin, and squash.
- Processing and packing mussels and oysters.
- Weeding, pruning, thinning, and rubbing in kiwifruit orchards, grape vineyards, and tomato fields.
- Tractor and forklift driving.
- Inspected produce for quality assurance.
- Monitored incoming shipments for quality assurance purposes.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
Factory Hand
Watties Frozen Foods
Gisboorne, Gisborne
01.1990 - 04.1994
- Processing seasonal vegetables, ready to be frozen or canned. Including tomatoes, peas, beans, onions, peppers, and sweet corn.
- Performed routine setups and cleaning of factory equipment.
- Utilized various tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and hammers when required.
- Organized finished products and materials for storing, shipping and processing.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
Education
Advanced Certificate in Xero - Finance
The Career Academy
Online Study03-2024
NZ Cert in Primary Industries - Horticulture
Adult Communitiy Education
E.I .T Ruatoria03-2020
Heke Toi Whakarākai - Design And Arts
Te Ururang O Te Matauranga
Te Wananga O Raukawa01-2008
Skills
- Whānau focused
- Crop production
- Crop management
- Worm farming
- Event organization
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Networking strategies
Timeline
Manager
Pukemaire Partners
01.2020 - Current
Landowner Support
Te Riu o Waiapu
07.2018 - 11.2019
Land Liasion
Hikurang Bioactives Limited
01.2018 - 04.2023
Timber Reman
Fletcher Challenge Forest
01.1996 - 07.2002
Factory Hand
Watties Frozen Foods
01.1990 - 04.1994
Seasonal Worker
Orchards,Pack Houses & Farms
01.1985 - 08.1995
Advanced Certificate in Xero - Finance
The Career Academy
NZ Cert in Primary Industries - Horticulture
Adult Communitiy Education
Heke Toi Whakarākai - Design And Arts
Te Ururang O Te Matauranga