Kaya Henderson-Corporaal
Hoon Hay,Christchurch
Summary
Tēnā koe. I have almost completed my Bachelor of Science, majoring in biological sciences, at the University of Canterbury. My previous work experience includes being a self-employed pest control operator in Te Urewera Forest, which involved working independently in remote wilderness areas. I also have experience in a variety of other work, including dairy farming, contract mowing, conservation monitoring and was part of a plant breeding project at Plant and Food Research NZ. I am competent working independently and also love working in a team environment to achieve a shared goal. I am highly driven and have high personal standards for my own work and for others. I am motivated, reliable, and am a natural leader.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant and Food Field Technician
Plant and Food Research NZ
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Worked in a team and as a team lead to harvest and process Pea plants for a research project.
Pest Control Technician
Department of Conservation
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked with a team and independently to service traplines and tracks within a timeframe and strict health and safety protocols.
Pest Control Operator
Self-employed
Bay Of Plenty
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Worked independently in remote backcountry areas of NZ in all weather and conditions to carry out pest control operations and culls.
Farm Worker
Helen and Steve Collins
, Galatea
- Milking cows, running milking shed, working stock, driving heavy machinery, fixing farm equipment, and monitoring animals for signs of sickness or disease
Mowing Crew Member
Lance Downie
Bay Of Plenty , Galatea
- Operated a variety of power equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and aerators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology Majoring in Ecology
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ01-2024
First Aid Level 1 -
St John
11-2023
Te Reo Māori Level 1 -
University Of Canterbury
11-2022
NCEA 1,2 And 3. (1 And 2 Endorsed With Merit) -
Trident High School
Whakatane, NZ11-2018
Firearms License -
NZ Police
06-2016
Skills
- Competency in Microsoft applications
- Ecological data collection including 5-minute bird counts, vegetation plots, and monitoring (track and tunnel and chew card)
- Pest trapping using a variety of trapping methods
- Designing and setting traplines in remote areas
- Basic coding skills (R studio)
- Scientific report writing using statistical analysis
- Literature review
- Modeling population trajectories (predator-prey dynamics in R studio)
- Chainsawing skills (windfall clearing, tree felling, chainsaw maintenance and safety)
- 4WD skills
- Advanced gardening knowledge including organic vegetable garden rotation systems, fruit tree pruning, fertiliser application, plant breeding and clonal propagation
- Expert navigational skills including map and compass interpretation
- Basic experience in health and safety protocols for pest control
- Experience in handling pesticides (spraying)
- Communication and relationship agreements during pest control operations with local iwi
Accomplishments
- 5000 metres running race PB 2023- 14mins 58 seconds
- The Goat mountain run 2024
- Hillary Challenge multisport team leader 2017 & 2018
- New Zealand secondary school 12-hour adventure racing champs team leader, 2018
References
- Helen Dobbin, Trident High School, PE Outdoor Teacher , 021 906 132
- Jacob De Vries, Pest Control Operator, jbwilderness@hotmail.com, 027 577 8649
Whakatauki
Tama tū, tama ora, tama noho, tama mate. They who stand will survive and flourish, while those who sit and do nothing will perish
Timeline
Plant and Food Field Technician
Plant and Food Research NZ
01.2024 - 03.2024
Pest Control Technician
Department of Conservation
11.2022 - 02.2023
Pest Control Operator
Self-employed
01.2019 - 01.2021
Farm Worker
Helen and Steve Collins
Mowing Crew Member
Lance Downie
Bachelor of Science - Biology Majoring in Ecology
University of Canterbury
First Aid Level 1 -
St John
Te Reo Māori Level 1 -
University Of Canterbury
NCEA 1,2 And 3. (1 And 2 Endorsed With Merit) -
Trident High School
Firearms License -
NZ Police
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