Jayden Young
Christchurch
Summary
I'm an 18-year-old Christchurch local looking to move into full-time work and start an apprenticeship in either Landscaping or Building/Construction. I enjoy physical work, being outdoors, and learning hands-on skills. I'm reliable, punctual, and take pride in doing the job right. I work well in a team but can also work independently once shown what to do. I'm motivated, keen to develop trade skills, and ready to commit long-term to the right employer.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Butchery Assistant
New World Prestons
12.2024 - Current
- Fast-paced work environment
- Safe knife handling and hygiene
- Working early shifts and reliably turning up
Junior TradesPerson
DECKS 'R' US
11.2025 - Current
Work Experience
- Executed tasks in accordance with manufacturer standards.
- Performed heavy lifting to site of operations.
Junior Tradesperson
Advanced Concrete & Landscapes
05.2024 - 07.2024
Work Experience
- Assisted with concrete boxing
- Helped with concrete preparation
- Worked safely with tools and on active worksites
Work Hand
Hughes Irrigation
09.2021 - 06.2023
- 10-hour physical days outdoors
- Vineyard irrigation installation
- Great exposure to physical labour
Front of House and Back of House
Naked Baker + Ōtoromiro Hotel
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Customer service and teamwork
- Handling busy periods and multitasking
- High-pressure back-of-house work
Education
Half a Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - NCEA Level 3
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch01-2025
Intro to Construction Trades - NCEA level 2
Institute of Ara
Christchurch01-2024
NCEA Level 2 -
Shirley Boys High School
Christchurch01-2024
Skills
- Comfortable using hand tools
- Comfortable using power tools
- Physical endurance
- Following instructions
- Working safely on-site
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Time management
Personal Development
- Spirit of Adventure 10-Day Voyage
- Scout Patrol Leader
Licences & Safety
- Full NZ driver license, plus own vehicle
- Site Safe Foundation Passport – building
- WorkSafe Health and Safety course
- Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior TradesPerson
DECKS 'R' US
11.2025 - Current
Butchery Assistant
New World Prestons
12.2024 - Current
Junior Tradesperson
Advanced Concrete & Landscapes
05.2024 - 07.2024
Front of House and Back of House
Naked Baker + Ōtoromiro Hotel
02.2024 - 11.2024
Work Hand
Hughes Irrigation
09.2021 - 06.2023
Half a Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - NCEA Level 3
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Intro to Construction Trades - NCEA level 2
Institute of Ara
NCEA Level 2 -
Shirley Boys High School