Open To Work
maika vakamelei
Palmerston North ,Palmerston North
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Leading Hand Carpenter with extensive experience at McMillan Lockwood Construction, excelling in blueprint interpretation and team supervision. Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget while ensuring safety compliance. Adept at problem-solving and effective communication, driving successful outcomes in commercial and residential construction.
Skilled Leading Hand Carpenter with background in residential and commercial construction. Experience includes overseeing teams, managing projects from inception to completion, and ensuring work meets quality standards. Strengths encompass effective leadership, problem-solving abilities, and adeptness in advanced carpentry techniques. Previous roles have significantly benefited from improved team efficiency and superior project outcomes due to keen oversight and hands-on involvement in all stages of construction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Leading Hand Carpenter
McMillan Lockwood construction
Manuwatu , Palmerston North
01.2024 - Current
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Supervised a team of carpenters to ensure all tasks were completed on time and within budget.
Leading Hand Carpenter
McMillan Lockwood construction
Manuwatu , Palmerston North
01.2024 - Current
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Supervised a team of carpenters to ensure all tasks were completed on time and within budget.
Education
Complete New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry 4
BCITO
Palmerston North 04-2025
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Carpentry methods
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Team supervision
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Window installation
- Concrete formwork
- Team building
- Construction Mathematics
- Measure distances
- Problem-solving abilities
- Power tools operation
- Drywall installation
- Framework construction
- Interpreting blueprints
- Commercial installation
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Flooring construction
- Cabinet building
- Wood Materials Knowledge
- Deck construction
- Lifts up to [number] pounds
- Finish carpentry
- Install cabinetry
- Safety procedures adherence
- Door installation
- Install fixtures
- Framing techniques
- Roofing Skills
- Hand drywall
- Roofing installation
- Ceiling installation
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork
- Hand and power tools
- Commercial construction experience
- Trim installation
- Site inspection
- Exceptional finish carpentry skills
- Site maintenance
- Construction background
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Flooring installation
- Home renovation
- Reading schematics
- Siding installation
- Estimate materials requirements
- Renovation Work
- Safety procedures
- Demolition work
- Paneling installation
- Concrete forming
- Multitasking
- Fixture installation
Certification
- New Zealand certificate in carpentry level 4
- Australian technical college certificate in carpentry level 3
Timeline
Leading Hand Carpenter
McMillan Lockwood construction
01.2024 - Current
Leading Hand Carpenter
McMillan Lockwood construction
01.2024 - Current
Complete New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry 4
BCITO