Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Moana Kopa

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable individual with hands-on experience as an Apprentice Builder at Whaout Builders Ltd. Successfully contributed to project success through effective collaboration and adherence to safety protocols, while enhancing practical skills in carpentry, demolition assistance and roofing. Committed to bringing a strong work ethic to the workplace.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice Builder

Tawio Davis @ Whaout Builders Ltd
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Followed instructions for production processes, contributing to workflow consistency.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote safety standards.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of workplace procedures and best practices.
  • Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
  • Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
  • Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools and hand tools
  • Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing tasks diligently.
  • Prepared worksite by setting up required tools, materials and hardware
  • Completed assigned tasks efficiently and accurately, contributing to overall project success.
  • Loaded and carried materials to facilitate transport at construction sites.
  • Assisted trades with measurements, cutting, fastening and assembly of different components of structures
  • Read and followed basic plans, instructions and job specifications
  • Supported team members in assembling structures according to specifications.
  • Communicated and worked effectively with team members and worked independently when required
  • Contributed to maintaining clean and organized workspaces on-site to ensure safe and efficient work-flow including post-construction clean up and maintenance
  • Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
  • Adhered to company policies, procedures, PPE requirements and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
  • Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
  • Working in physically demanding environments often outdoors in varied weather conditions

Dry-Stock (family) Farm

Wi Ngarahupai
01.2018 - Current


  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked long, flexible hours across day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated a strong work ethic
  • Carried out physically demanding labour including lifting, fencing, digging, docking, scrub cutting and clearing, knapsack weed spraying and feeding live stock.
  • Operating and maintaining farm tools and machinery such as tractors with different implements i.e front loader/pallet forks, slasher, post rammer, harrows etc.

- Operating tip trucks, chain saws, scrub bars, power tools

  • Performed mechanical checks and basic servicing of farm vehicles and equipment
  • Assisted with construction and maintenance of farm infrastructure i.e sheds, cattle yards, wire and timber fences and gates and water systems
  • Managed daily farm tasks independently
  • Managed teams to complete tasks
  • Followed safe operating procedures to reduce risks around machinery, animals and chemicals

(Note: Been on this farm most of my life, the "start date" I entered is when I moved back to the farm full time and took on a lot more responsibility.)

Skills

  • Reliability
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Teamwork, communication and collaboration
  • Carpentry, roofing, demolition assistance
  • Power and hand tool competency
  • Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
  • Ability to work both in a team or unsupervised
  • Assisting qualified trades
  • Physical endurance

Accomplishments

Education and Achievements:

Completed Year 13 at Bay of Islands College, Northland, New Zealand

- NCEA Level 3

- NCEA Numeracy and Literacy

- Prefect

- House captain

- Peer support leader for 2 years

- Exemplary attendance awards throughout my schooling

- Graduated with the top attendance award

- Head girl

- Top student of Arataki Leadership course

- Outstanding achievement in vocational training

- Prime ministers vocational excellence award

Certification

Paslode tool safety training

Height safety introduction

Site Safe Passport valid till 15/04/2027

Certificate of higher order driving skills - defensive driving

Full NZ Drivers License

Have had my first aid cert previously, expired but willing to renew if required

In the process of completing white card course

Willing to acquire necessary tickets and certifications

Timeline

Apprentice Builder

Tawio Davis @ Whaout Builders Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Dry-Stock (family) Farm

Wi Ngarahupai
01.2018 - Current
Moana Kopa