Jared Powell
Ilam,CHC
Summary
Motivated and personable Civil Engineering Graduate with a strong foundational understanding of geotechnical engineering, water infrastructure, and project management. Previous roles demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, contribute within project teams, and engage with a range of stakeholders. Excited to enter the professional workforce and make a meaningful contribution.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Infrastructure Intern
CentrePort Ltd
Pipitea, Wellington
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated contractors to deliver reactive and preventative maintenance, including scoping, scheduling, and stakeholder liaison.
- Supported CentrePort's transition to ArcGIS-based asset management, designing data schemas, and organising the ArcGIS Online (AGOL) library.
- Led two capital works projects (~$100k each) from quote procurement, business case development, through to ELT presentation, and the beginning of works delivery.
- Developed business cases and feasibility assessments to inform future infrastructure investment decisions.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency.
Plumber's Assistant
Pipe Dream Plumbing Ltd
Camborne, Porirua
2024 - 2025
- Assisted in laying and installing plumbing pipework on residential sites.
- Excavated and exposed underground pipework for repairs and replacements.
- Supported troubleshooting and identification of household leaks.
Landscape Gardener
Self Employed
Camborne, Porirua
2023 - 2024
- Built a small client base and maintained/developed their gardens weekly.
- Carried out landscape construction and maintenance, including planting, pruning, mowing, water blasting, and edging.
Caravan Detailer
Prestige Jayco
Camborne, Porirua
2023 - 2024
- Cleaned stock vans weekly to uphold presentation standards for sales.
- Detailed sold vans, including cleaning, waxing, and polishing, prior to customer handover.
Crew Member
McDonalds
Kenepuru, Porirua
2022 - 2023
- Developed exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Helped train and develop new staff.
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZSkills
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Stakeholder liaison
- Data interpretation
- Customer engagement
- Effective workload management
- Water systems engineering
- ArcGIS software
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Infrastructure Intern
CentrePort Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Plumber's Assistant
Pipe Dream Plumbing Ltd
2024 - 2025
Landscape Gardener
Self Employed
2023 - 2024
Caravan Detailer
Prestige Jayco
2023 - 2024
Crew Member
McDonalds
2022 - 2023
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
University of Canterbury