Harrison Blackie
Mount Maunganui,Tauranga
Summary
I am Harry Blackie and am seeking a role in ecology and vegetation management. I have 3 years experience in bushland management along with 2 years working in horticulture and landscaping, whereby I have gained substantial knowledge and experience in flora management and cultivating ecosystems. I am currently living and working in Tauranga, New Zealand, and have have been for a year, where i have worked in conservation and biodiversity management. I am looking to further gain experience in the industry developing and broadening my career. I am a passionate conservationist and lover of all things outdoors, with horticulture and flora management being my main focus. I have developed and maintained a keen eye for vegetation management through my diploma of conservation and land management and my experiences working in the land care industry. I believe I will make a valuable addition to your team, by bringing not only practical skill and knowledge of vegetation and weed control, but also an eye for detail and the want to create perfection.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restoration field team member
Wildlands
Tauriko , Tauranga
11.2025 - 03.2026
- In field operations, using GPS mapping/tracking.
- Gained experience managing New Zealand's native and pest flora and fauna species to support ecosystem health.
- Furthered knowledge of effective weed management techniques and species identification to enhance restoration efforts.
- Set, monitored, and maintained various pest animal bait traps, including DOC 200 & 250 and poison bait boxes, to control pest populations.
Bushland Manager
Naturelinks
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
09.2022 - 05.2025
- In field and office work.
- Implementing mapping tools both in and out of field work.
- Gained experience managing a variety of landscapes including Grasslands, coastal foreshore dunes, herbrich woodlands and heathland just to name a few.
- Utilized and gained experience with small plant including chainsaws, brush-cutters and backpack spray kit.
- As well as operating larger plant with tanker sprayer and Bandit wood chipper.
- Acquired a number of certificates in chemical herbicide application, chainsaw level 1 and traffic management.
- Obtained a plethora of flora knowledge, through management of weed species, identification and up-keep of native and/or desired species.
- Mentored and trained new employees on company policies, procedures and operations.
- As well as supervising correcting techniques and delegation.
- Managed operations including scheduling and budgeting, overseeing projects, engagement in client liaison and stakeholder communications.
- A conservation and biodiversity management company in Victoria, Australia.
TAB Operator
Parkdale TAB
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Here I have completed my TAB accreditation and responsible gambling, gaining experience with customers, race sheets and racing updates and small and large cash and credit accounting.
Bar Attendant
True South
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Here I have been in charge of front bar service and worked in catering functions.
- Throughout my short time here I have enhanced my confidence with customer service and creating a rapport for effective sales purposes.
Warehouse employee and event preparation
Instant Marquees
09.2022 - 05.2025
- I have noticed my skills with customer service and communication amongst colleagues have enhanced quite drastically.
- Instant Marquees operates in a cooperative team environment where communication is key.
Corporate suit steward
Spotless Catering MCG
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Here I gained experience behind the bar and waiting in a formal environment, serving food and drinks.
Auction Assistant, Forklift Operator
Fowles Auction Warehouse
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Here I acquired experience in a team environment with weekly auctions, warehouse set ups and dispatching.
- Along with paperwork and customer service.
Flora Hydration and maintenance
Gills Nursery
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Working with Gills Nursery has sparked a keen interest into Australian native plants and their importance to our ecosystem.
- They have taught me plant identification skills, the art to watering and maintaining strong and healthy flora.
- Here I gained correct techniques in planting and caring for ground flora, shrubs and trees, along with shaping and pruning hedges and feature plants.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Criminal Justice
Holmesglen TAFE
05-2020
Diploma - Conservation Land Management
Holmesglen TAFE
03-2020
VCE -
St Bedes College
12-2017
Skills
- Team work
- Conscientiousness
- Strong work ethic
- Horticulture experience
- Forklift operation
- Small plant operator
- GPS mapping
- Pest control techniques
- Client relations
- Vegetation management
- Project Management
- Herbicide Knowledge
- Weed identification
- Leadership & supervising
- Willingness to learn
References
- Sally Mcleod, Naturelinks, Business Unit Manager, sallymcleod@naturelinks.com.au
- Paul Roach, Gills Nursery, Manager, +61 425 771 701
- Justine Lund, Naturelinks, Project Manager, Justinelund@naturelinks.com.au
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- ACUP - Agricultural Chemical User Permit
- Chainsaw Level 1
- Working with Children Check
- Traffic Management
- First Aid Level 2 & CPR
Timeline
Restoration field team member
Wildlands
11.2025 - 03.2026
Bushland Manager
Naturelinks
09.2022 - 05.2025
TAB Operator
Parkdale TAB
09.2022 - 05.2025
Bar Attendant
True South
09.2022 - 05.2025
Warehouse employee and event preparation
Instant Marquees
09.2022 - 05.2025
Corporate suit steward
Spotless Catering MCG
09.2022 - 05.2025
Auction Assistant, Forklift Operator
Fowles Auction Warehouse
09.2022 - 05.2025
Flora Hydration and maintenance
Gills Nursery
06.2020 - 09.2022
Advanced Diploma - Criminal Justice
Holmesglen TAFE
Diploma - Conservation Land Management
Holmesglen TAFE
VCE -
St Bedes College