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James Nelson

Summary

I am deeply passionate, about conservation and the protection of our natural environment, I believe the role of Biodiversity Ranger with department of conservation in the Kapiti coast is an ideal fit for my values and skills. I am eager to lead the threatened species and pest plant programs, with a strong commitment to building and maintaining relationships, I am well-prepared to contribute the success of this role.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Operator

GroundTruth
01.2023 - Current
  • In this role I have been part of the pest control team, setting up trap and monitoring lines to detect and control pest animals using industry standard methods. part of pest control work I have done includes the control of pest plant, using various methods of control such as cutting with chainsaws, brush cutters, hand tools and the use of herbicides in the form of gels and sprays.


  • Foster relationships with land owners, community, contractors, volunteer groups and iwi partners.


  • Maintained company equipment assets with regular maintenance, cleaning and repairs.


  • Comply in full with company and customer health, safety and environmental practices.
  • undertaking tasks set out in briefs to industry standards.

Volunteer

GroundTruth / DOC
06.2023 - 06.2023


Volunteered for 3 days on Kapiti island. The aim of the trip was to visit, check and disarm all the traps that were set across the island, plus carry out carry out maintenance on the traps and huts where it was required. All who were present were fortunate to experience parts of the island very few get to see and there was a strong sense of satisfaction at the end of the trip knowing we had contributed to the greater good of the island and its environment.



Loss Prevention

The Warehouse Ltd
04.2017 - 01.2023
  • assist customers and staff with their enquiries.
  • Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
  • Conducted daily store walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
  • Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve issue prevention.
  • Responded quickly to emergency alarms and calls for assistance for improved issue prevention.
  • Trained personnel on security best practices, protocols and procedures.

Skills



Field Operator - September 2022- Present

Currently working for a Jobs for Nature project under the Waikanae Waterways Restoration Project During this time I have acquired the following skills and unit standards;

Workplace First Aid- 6400, 6401, 6402

Basic Chainsaw Safety - 6916, 6917,23541, 23542

working towards felling tickets


Growsafe Basic Certificate

Currently working through Spray Diary's to gain growsafe standard

LUV Certificate - 24553, 24556, 24558, 24562, 24560

5 Minute Bird Count - Bird Monitoring

Plant Identification - NMIT Short Course

Predator Control Short Course - 29335

4WD course unit standards 17976, 20848, 17978, 17676

Experience in off track navigation with the use of Garmin GPS devices

Maintain, service and train staff to re-bait traps and bait stations on an 8 hectare block

Attended a one day te tiriti video link workshop

Timeline

Volunteer

GroundTruth / DOC
06.2023 - 06.2023

Field Operator

GroundTruth
01.2023 - Current

Loss Prevention

The Warehouse Ltd
04.2017 - 01.2023
James Nelson