KAAKA MACDONALD
Cloverdale
Summary
Physically strong, excellent work ethic, proven experience working outdoors in all weather conditions in practical hands-on manual roles. Proficient tool handling and equipment skills, prior experience working in small-medium-size teams, contributes positively to achieving team results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Stacker Team Leader (2IC)
EastPack Ltd
02.2025 - Current
- Physically demanding, high intensity, noisy work environment
- Working long hours (10+hr) day to meet production targets
- Stack packed boxes of kiwifruit onto pallets
- Lifting heavy boxes (up to 20kg) repeatedly above head height
- Ensured boxes stacked correctly to prevent damage and maintain a high standard of presentation is crucial
- Worked quickly and accurately, to ensure efficient workflow maintain a high standard
- On-the-job problem solving, led team toolbox meetings, regular daily liaison with management
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Seasonal Horticulture Worker
Māori Investments Ltd
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained plant condition through considered pruning, trimming and treatment
- Eliminated plant damage and deterioration through careful condition and disease monitoring
- Harvested fruit and vegetables for peak ripeness, ready for sorting and sale
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately
- Hours per week: 20 hours - 40
- Length of service: 3 months
- Reason for leaving: Contract Finished
Labourer/Operator
New Energy By Drillco Solar Farm
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Installation of Torque Tubes, Metal Piles
- Operation of 14 Ton Excavator to load dirt, metal, dig drains, trenches, tidy and level
- Using Auger to drill holes for native/wooden obstructions in the ground
- Using concrete kibble to pour concrete into auger holes
- Operation of Skid steer/Bob cat with forks for loading and unloading steel piles
- Operation of Tractor + trailer to haul steel piles and dumping dirt
- Experience/Operation of 5T forklift loading and unloading trucks coming through with goods
- Working alone and unsupervised to working in a team of 10+ per day to get the job done
- Hours per week: 50 hours
- Length of service: 5 months
- Reason for leaving: Contract Finished
Orchard Hand
Onepu Orchards Partnerships
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintenance of Kiwifruit orchard, fencing, tractor lawn mowing, irrigation systems
- Planting, Pruning, bud thinning, fruit thinning of kiwifruit plants
- Supervision of crews of 8-10 people
- Right hand to Orchard Manager
- Hours per week: 54 hours
- Length of service: 6 months
- Reason for leaving: Offered contract by Solar Power Energy Company
Track Worker
KiwiRail Holdings NZ Limited
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Rail maintenance, teamwork, heavy industry repairs, renewal of rail infrastructure, installing, repairing and renewing track, working in tunnels or on bridges in a safe, cost-effective timely manner
- Hours per week: Fulltime 40 hours plus
- Length of service: 1 year
- Reason for Leaving: Resigned, seek new pathway
Education
Full Class 2 (HT) - Education
Axiom Training
04.2025
Graduate Certificate - Automotive Engineering
Toi Oho Mai Polytechnic
Whakatāne, NZ11-2022
Skills
- Experienced Outdoors All Weather
- Physical stamina and strength
- Health and safety educated
- Transferrable skills set
- Manual lifting techniques knowledge
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Willing to learn
Languages
Maori
English
Personal Information
Nationality: NZ CITIZEN
Permit
NZDL: DU837361 Version 938
Awards
- 03/24/2025, EastPack Department Employee of the Week
- 2017, Kahungungu (Napier/Hastings/Wairoa) Regionals Winner Senior Korimako Te reo Māori Whakataetae Secondary Schools Competition
Hobbies and Interests
- Hunting and Fishing
- Outdoor Activities
- Rugby
Timeline
Stacker Team Leader (2IC)
EastPack Ltd
02.2025 - Current
Seasonal Horticulture Worker
Māori Investments Ltd
10.2024 - 12.2024
Labourer/Operator
New Energy By Drillco Solar Farm
03.2024 - 07.2024
Orchard Hand
Onepu Orchards Partnerships
10.2023 - 03.2024
Track Worker
KiwiRail Holdings NZ Limited
09.2021 - 08.2022
Full Class 2 (HT) - Education
Axiom Training
Graduate Certificate - Automotive Engineering
Toi Oho Mai Polytechnic
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