Logan Habraken
Auckland,AUK
Summary
After completing a four year carpentry apprenticeship at 21 years old, in 2011, I left New Zealand on an overseas adventure. Since then I have spent several years in Italy and Switzerland learning about the culture there, mostly around animal husbandry and cheese making. I returned to NZ several times and took part in commercial beekeeping over different NZ summers. I have developed quite a unique practical skill set in this time, pride myself on being a hard worker in both team and solo environments, enjoy keeping fit and learning new skills. In the last few years since coming home from Australia in 2020, I have worked on small scale organic market garden farms and been part of the vineyard team at one of NZ most renowned vineyards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Gardener/Groundskeeper
Frog Song Farm Ltd.
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Completed an internship over the first summer on the small scale market garden farm.
- Took on head gardener position over the following summer season, continuing to produce quality organic veggies.
Vineyard Worker/Groundsman
Rippon Vineyard and Winery
06.2021 - 05.2025
- Developed best practices for vine care, leading to improved grape quality over time.
- Kept vineyard facilities and equipment in good working order for ongoing operations.
- Collaborated with fellow workers in daily tasks, fostering a positive work environment on the vineyard.
- Enhanced vineyard productivity by diligently pruning, training, and thinning grapevines.
- Installed and maintained trellises for proper vine development.
- Complied with all applicable safety regulations and procedures while working on the vineyard, minimizing potential risks for oneself and fellow workers.
- Mulched and composted soil to appropriately vary soil conditions depending on specific plant needs.
- Maintained the grounds surrounding the main events hall.
- Planted and maintained native plantings around the vineyard.
Beekeeper
Alpine Honey Specialties Ltd.
Wanaka, New Zealand
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Maintained orderly condition and cleanliness of hives by regularly checking colonies for larvae and pests.
- Preserved general hive health by inspecting for mites and providing ample food for bees.
- Utilised small loading machines around site and driving between sites medium/heavy ridged vehicles.
Plant Nursery Worker
HVP Planntations
Gelliondale, VIC
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Working in despatch preparing orders to be shipped by transplanting and controlling the quality of the pine trees.
- Working as part of the propagation team by make cuttings in the fields and setting them in a factory environment.
- Disease and quality control in the glass house of previously set cuttings.
Wine Grape Picker and Cellar Hand
Sunny Contractors
Avoca, VIC
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Working in a team environment, selectively picked quality grapes for wine making.
- Driving work vehicles in the field and delivered grapes to the cellar to be further processed.
- Helping in the cellar to clean and prepare equipment.
Carpenter Apprentice
Pukekohe Builders Ltd.
Pukekohe, New Zealand
11.2006 - 04.2011
- Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
Education
Pukekohe High School
Auckland, New Zealand11.2006
BCITO Certificate In Carpentry
Auckland, New Zealand04.2011
Timeline
Head Gardener/Groundskeeper
Frog Song Farm Ltd.
10.2023 - 05.2025
Vineyard Worker/Groundsman
Rippon Vineyard and Winery
06.2021 - 05.2025
Plant Nursery Worker
HVP Planntations
04.2020 - 06.2020
Wine Grape Picker and Cellar Hand
Sunny Contractors
02.2020 - 03.2020
Beekeeper
Alpine Honey Specialties Ltd.
10.2017 - 11.2021
Carpenter Apprentice
Pukekohe Builders Ltd.
11.2006 - 04.2011
Pukekohe High School
BCITO Certificate In Carpentry
Skills
- Construction site knowledge and awareness
- Plant care
- Motivation and punctuality
- Animal husbandry
- Team work
- Hard working