Billy-Jo Bella-May Cook
Summary
Dynamic Native Nursery Supervisor at Te Rununga O Ngaitakoto, skilled in germinating and nurturing native seedlings while fostering community engagement through educational initiatives. Proven ability to manage time effectively and work collaboratively, ensuring plant health and safety compliance. Committed to enhancing biodiversity through successful native tree planting events.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Native Nursery Supervisor
Te Rununga O Ngaitakoto
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Over see everyday duties
- Order/Shop for supplies
- Collect native seedlings
- Germinate native seedlings
- Sow native seedlings
- Pot native seedlings
- Everyday care of Native plants
- Water, Fertilise, Prune & Re-pot
- Educational interaction with Kura/Schools
- Native Tree Planting Days
- Monthly Management Hui/Meetings
- Reporting:
Health and Safety
Community Engagement/Planting Days
Plant Count/Health
Nursery Worker
Te Rununga O Ngaitakoto
02.2020 - 03.2022
- To help and assist daily with Native Nursery work
- Engage with Kura/School for planting days to restore wetlands
Kaitiaki Ranger
Te Rununga O Ngaitakoto Iwi
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Seasonal work during summer periods
- Patrolling Beaches and Lakes
- Engaging with Campers and International Visitors
- Coordinated with local agencies for emergency response planning and execution. (Kaimaumau fires)
Education
Level 2 - Horticulture
Akoranga O Te Whenua Land Based Training
Far North, NZSkills
- Working as a team
- Working alone
- Time management
- Good work ethic
- Follow clear instructions
Timeline
Native Nursery Supervisor
Te Rununga O Ngaitakoto
03.2022 - 03.2025
Nursery Worker
Te Rununga O Ngaitakoto
02.2020 - 03.2022
Kaitiaki Ranger
Te Rununga O Ngaitakoto Iwi
10.2019 - 02.2022
Level 2 - Horticulture
Akoranga O Te Whenua Land Based Training
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