John Te Momo
Builder - Carpenter
Outer Kaiti,GIS
Summary
Dedicated builder with a strong background in construction and building material management. Committed to delivering quality structures on time and within budget while actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Builder
Solo Trader
Patutahi, Gisborne
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Used personal knowledge and abilities to help complete building tasks.
- Participated in continuous improvement process by making suggestions to supervisors and leads.
- Managed inventory of construction materials, ensuring availability as needed.
- Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets.
- Conducted site inspections to assess progress and identify any issues.
- Provided customer service, addressing clients' questions and concerns.
- Performed demolition tasks to prepare sites for new construction.
- Adhered to safety requirements by operating equipment and appropriately handling material.
- Used hand tools and power tools to complete builds.
- Installed structural components, including walls, floors, and roof systems.
- Repaired and renovated existing structures as needed.
- Coordinated the installation of electrical and plumbing systems.
- Followed build procedures and work instructions to construct varied-size structures.
- Facilitated communication between project managers and construction teams.
- Maintained inventory by providing accurate count of products.
- Constructed residential and commercial buildings according to project specifications.
- Reported equipment maintenance needs, injuries or mishaps to facilitate follow-up.
- Interpreted blueprints and architectural diagrams to guide construction processes.
- Scheduled routine inspections to assess condition of structure.
- Performed daily inspections and other tasks to maintain clean and safe work environment.
Builder
SRA Painting and Decorating
Gisborne, Gisborne
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Used personal knowledge and abilities to help complete building tasks.
- Participated in continuous improvement process by making suggestions to supervisors and leads.
- Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets.
- Trained new construction workers in building practices and safety standards.
- Applied finishing touches, such as painting and installing fixtures.
- Performed demolition tasks to prepare sites for new construction.
- Adhered to safety requirements by operating equipment and appropriately handling material.
- Used hand tools and power tools to complete builds.
- Followed build procedures and work instructions to construct varied-size structures.
- Maintained inventory by providing accurate count of products.
- Constructed residential and commercial buildings according to project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and architectural diagrams to guide construction processes.
- Performed daily inspections and other tasks to maintain clean and safe work environment.
Builder
Solo Trader
Gisborne, Gisborne
01.2020 - 04.2025
- Used personal knowledge and abilities to help complete building tasks.
- Participated in continuous improvement process by making suggestions to supervisors and leads.
- Managed inventory of construction materials, ensuring availability as needed.
- Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets.
- Assisted in budgeting and estimating project costs.
- Conducted site inspections to assess progress and identify any issues.
- Adhered to safety requirements by operating equipment and appropriately handling material.
- Used hand tools and power tools to complete builds.
- Repaired and renovated existing structures as needed.
- Coordinated the installation of electrical and plumbing systems.
- Followed build procedures and work instructions to construct varied-size structures.
- Performed daily inspections and other tasks to maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Installed structural components, including walls, floors, and roof systems.
- Constructed residential and commercial buildings according to project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and architectural diagrams to guide construction processes.
Cable Installation Technician
Protel Communication Systems
Gisborne, Gisborne
12.2016 - 01.2020
- Performed troubleshooting by inspecting equipment and measuring signals to identify issues.
- Repaired equipment to support continual service.
- Installed, upgraded and provided troubleshooting services for physical cable TV, internet, telephone and alarm system equipment.
- Completed upgrades, downgrades and wiring for businesses as well as single and multi-family residences.
- Installed outlets, drops, converters, modems, and digital terminals.
Network Engineer
InfinityIT
Gisborne, Gisborne
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Configured routers, switches, firewalls and other hardware to deploy and manage LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
- Implemented, tested, validated and maintained networking services according to solution designs.
- Corrected network faults and malfunctions to restore connectivity to individual users and entire facilities.
- Collaborated with other IT professionals to identify system needs and implement comprehensive solutions.
- Employed firewalls and VPNs to safeguard network security.
- Managed wireless networking setups, including access points placement and security configurations, to ensure robust mobile connectivity.
- Participated in disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing to ensure business continuity.
- Collaborated with IT security teams to enforce cybersecurity measures and respond to incidents promptly.
Builder
Trade Staf
Hastings, Hastings
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Used personal knowledge and abilities to help complete building tasks.
- Participated in continuous improvement process by making suggestions to supervisors and leads.
- Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets.
- Performed demolition tasks to prepare sites for new construction.
- Adhered to safety requirements by operating equipment and appropriately handling material.
- Used hand tools and power tools to complete builds.
- Installed structural components, including walls, floors, and roof systems.
- Repaired and renovated existing structures as needed.
- Followed build procedures and work instructions to construct varied-size structures.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - ICT
EIT TAIRAWHITI
Gisborne07-2026
UNIT 4098 - Using standards to access candidate’s performance
MATAPUNA TRAINING CENTRE
Gisborne01-2003
UNIT 11552 - Design and evaluate assessment material
MATAPUNA TRAINING CENTRE
Gisborne01-2003
LEVEL 2 - COMPUTING
TRADE AND COMMERCE
01-1996
LEVEL 3/COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP - CARPENTRY JOINERY
TAIRAWHITI
Gisborne01-1991
Trade Certificate - Carpentry
Tairawhiti Polytechnic
Gisborne, NZ01-1991
LEVEL 2 - CARPENTRY JOINERY
HUTT VALLEY
Petone, Wellington01-1988
LEVEL 1 - CARPENTRY JOINERY
HUTT VALLEY
Petone, Wellington01-1987
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Builder’s Knowledge
- Building material management
- Building codes knowledge
- Concrete forming
- Door installation
- Drywall installation
- Renovation techniques
- Work site preparation
- Math proficiency
- Framing techniques
- Demolition techniques
- Scaffold assembly
- Carpentry skills
- Flooring installation
- Cement work
- Concrete pouring techniques
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Blueprint reading
- Frame and component building
- Cabinet installation
- Roofing installation
- Building insulation
- Site maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Window installation
- Time management
Other Roles
Drivers License Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 F, R, T, W, 12/01/93
Certification
- Trade Certification in Carpentry
Timeline
Builder
Solo Trader
08.2025 - 01.2026
Builder
SRA Painting and Decorating
04.2025 - 07.2025
Builder
Solo Trader
01.2020 - 04.2025
Cable Installation Technician
Protel Communication Systems
12.2016 - 01.2020
Network Engineer
InfinityIT
01.2015 - 12.2016
Builder
Trade Staf
01.2014 - 01.2015
Post Graduate Diploma - ICT
EIT TAIRAWHITI
UNIT 4098 - Using standards to access candidate’s performance
MATAPUNA TRAINING CENTRE
UNIT 11552 - Design and evaluate assessment material
MATAPUNA TRAINING CENTRE
LEVEL 2 - COMPUTING
TRADE AND COMMERCE
LEVEL 3/COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP - CARPENTRY JOINERY
TAIRAWHITI
Trade Certificate - Carpentry
Tairawhiti Polytechnic
LEVEL 2 - CARPENTRY JOINERY
HUTT VALLEY
LEVEL 1 - CARPENTRY JOINERY
HUTT VALLEY