James Halafuka
Auckland
Summary
I am a hard-working and reliable 21-year-old with a strong work ethic and a proven team-focused attitude. Recognised for honesty, positive mindset, and consistent effort. Physically fit and capable of working long hours on site. I’m motivated to re-establish my career in carpentry after gaining valuable experience in the civil construction industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4047
4047
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Civil Construction Labourer
JFC
Auckland City
02.2025 - 11.2026
- Assisted qualified drain layers with the installation and maintenance of underground drainage systems.
- Operated hand tools and machinery for construction tasks.
- Assisted in site preparation and layout for projects.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Provided digger spotting support to ensure the safety and efficiency of operations.
- Constructed timber formwork and frames for concrete, with accurate measurements and alignment.
- Executed construction tasks accurately by interpreting blueprints and plans.
Temp General labourer
Envision Labour Hire
CBD
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted with general labour duties across multiple sites, adapting quickly to new tasks and environments
- Demonstrated strong physical stamina and ability to perform manual handling safely
- Followed workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures and site-specific rules at all times
- Showed reliability and punctuality across short-term and ongoing assignments
- Adapted quickly to different roles, teams, and work expectations.
Warehouse Worker
Pet Pro
Onehunga
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Organised inventory to ensure accurate stock levels and easy access.
- Provided Assistance unloading shipment containers of stock.
- Maintained a clean working environment by regularly cleaning.
- Used Pallet Jacks to move items to and from locations.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
General Labourer / Hammer Hand
GT Construction
Avondale
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills and grinders.
- Installed dry walls, cupboards, doors, windows etc
- Preformed general maintenance tasks such as painting, sanding & staining.
- Followed instructions from supervisors carefully and accurately.
- Lifted and transported heavy materials across the construction site.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
Education
Building Passport -
Site Safe
02.2025 - 02.2027
NZMA Trades
Otahuhu , AucklandSt Thomas High School
Christchurch Skills
- Underground drainage
- Heavy machinery operation
- Timber formwork construction
- Blueprint interpretation
- Problem solving
- Physical strength
- Team collaboration
- Power tools operation
- Site maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Shipment Palleting
- Warehouse operations
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Resilient
Timeline
Civil Construction Labourer
JFC
02.2025 - 11.2026
Building Passport -
Site Safe
02.2025 - 02.2027
Temp General labourer
Envision Labour Hire
08.2024 - 02.2025
Warehouse Worker
Pet Pro
03.2024 - 08.2024
General Labourer / Hammer Hand
GT Construction
11.2022 - 02.2024
NZMA Trades
St Thomas High School