Ben Wilkie
Gisborne,GIS
Summary
Currently a university student seeking long-term full-time or part-time employment. A dedicated, reliable and hardworking individual who enjoys working as part of a team, meeting new people and taking on new challenges and getting some mahi done. Enjoys both manual and technical work. Brings a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a hands-on approach to getting the job done. Keen to develop new skills, contribute to a workplace and build lasting working relationships.
Overview
1
1
Language
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fruit Picker
Thompsons Horticulture
Gisborne , Gisborne
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Sorted produce by size, color, and quality to ensure optimal selection during field packing.
- Followed safety rules around ladders, tools, and moving equipment.
- Collaborated with fellow pickers during harvest to enhance overall productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering
University of Waikato
, Hamilton 04.2024 - 11.2026
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Waikato
Hamilton , Hamilton 03.2025 - 11.2026
Gisborne Boys High School
Gisborne , Gisborne Skills
- Engineering design
- Technical drawing
- Harvesting techniques
- MATLAB programming
- CAD software
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Fruit grading
- Speed and efficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
First Language
Affiliations
- Love working outdoors, spent the last few years doing bricklaying in free time for a personal project.
Timeline
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Waikato
03.2025 - 11.2026
Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering
University of Waikato
04.2024 - 11.2026
Fruit Picker
Thompsons Horticulture
11.2022 - 12.2022
Gisborne Boys High School