Joshua Keelan
Invercargill,STL
Summary
I was born in Gisborne, moved to Christchurch around age 2. My family had a work opportunity in Invercargill so we moved here when I was 11 years old. From a very young age I've played a vast amount of sport including cricket, motocross and rugby being my favourite, that I currently play. Ever since a young age, working as a pilot had been a dream of mine. As a kid, when I wasn't outside playing, I would be playing flight simulator on my Ipad. Through out the last couple of years during high school the Pilot dream was some what 'clouded' by my peers getting involved in the construction industry. Whilst working full time, I quickly realised that Scaffolding wasn't a career that I wanted to stay in, so I came up with a plan to save up as much money as I could to fund flying. Like my family, I'm a very hands on, logical thinking, mechanically minded, efficient, hard working person. I'm a dynamic and adaptable professional with experiences in a wide range of work.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Courier Driver
NZ Couriers
02.2025 - Current
During my second year of training at Southern wings, my study work load reduced as my exams had been completed. I was offered a job relief driving for Calum Chilton who is a independent contractor for NZ Couriers. I work casually every Saturday from 0800 - 1200.
- Sort out packages in the depot.
- Load packages into van
- Deliver packages to businesses and residential addresses.
Scaffolder
Braziers Scaffolding LTD
11.2019 - 01.2024
I started this role in late 2019 as a scaffolding labourer, after 3 months I was offered the opportunity for an apprenticeship, which I completed in 2022. Since 2022 I had been a Crew Leader for a team of anywhere from 3 to 10 staff. This job included:
- Talking with clients and discussing their needs and requirements
- Calculate loadings and design a suitable scaffold structure for each situation
- Check worksites for hazards
- Order and co-ordinate transport of scaffolding components
- Load and unload scaffolding from trucks, using forklifts
- Erect scaffold structures
- Regularly inspect scaffolding for safety and make alterations and repairs as needed
- Check and maintain scaffolding equipment
- Lead teams of scaffolders, labourers and trainees
- Safely work in residential, commercial and industrial sites and situations
- Drive vehicles and trucks to job sites
- Follow and direct all Health and Safety guidelines
Groccery Assistant
New World Windsor
09.2018 - 01.2019
This was a before and after school job.
- Morning fill 5.30am – 8.00am Monday and Saturday
- Evening fill 5.00pm – 10.00pm Wednesday
- Fill and rotate shelving with groceries
- Greet customers and help them choose products
- Assist with stocktakes
- Price and display stock
- Keep the retail space tidy and clean
- Follow all Health and Safety guidelines
Customer Service
Otatara Takeaways
09.2015 - 09.2018
This was my first job. I would work after school 1630 - 1900 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I would also work Saturday and Sunday nights.
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Answering phones
- Cleaning to a food safety standard
Labourer
Toll Freight
2018 - 2018
School holiday Job
- Assisting driver with keg delivery and pick up from local businesses
- Yard Hand – tidying up
Labourer
Progressive Enginnering
2017 - 2017
School holiday job.
- Cleaning showroom and shelving
- Trade assistant labouring on site
Education
Diploma in Aviation -
Southern Wings
Invercargill, NZ12-2025
High School Diploma -
James Hargest College
Invercargill, NZ09-2019
Skills
- Problem solving – Can work through different strategies to find the best possible solutions
- Teamwork – Enjoy working as part of a team, being able to reach the final task together, and to a high standard
- Communication – Able to communicate with a wide range of different people
- Ability to learn – Keen to learn new skills, able to retain information and repeat skills easily
- Adaptable - Able to quickly adapt to different situations
- Time management – Always on time and prepared
- Following instructions – Can follow both task driven and verbal instructions
Timeline
Courier Driver
NZ Couriers
02.2025 - Current
Scaffolder
Braziers Scaffolding LTD
11.2019 - 01.2024
Groccery Assistant
New World Windsor
09.2018 - 01.2019
Customer Service
Otatara Takeaways
09.2015 - 09.2018
Labourer
Toll Freight
2018 - 2018
Labourer
Progressive Enginnering
2017 - 2017
Diploma in Aviation -
Southern Wings
High School Diploma -
James Hargest College