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Nicola Stunell

Waiheke Island,Palm Beach

Summary

Experienced gardener with solid background in growing, plant and tree care and garden maintenance as shown at Cable Bay. Successfully maintained diverse landscapes, ensuring health and aesthetic appeal of various gardens. Good knowledge of soil management, organic practices and composting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Gardener

Cable Bay
02.2022 - Current

Initially my role involved general garden maintenance of the restaurant and holiday accommodation gardens.

More recently I have been growing vegetables, herbs and edible flowers for the restaurant.

Other team tasks include pruning of olive and fruit trees, composting, waste removal and recycling, care of chickens and bees, and other tasks as they arise.

Gardener

Carolyn Eichler
04.2020 - 02.2022

I worked for Carolyn one day a week assisting with various soft landscaping tasks at properties under her care. I worked both as part of a team and individually. Pruning and shaping, planting and weed control were common tasks.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) -

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ

New Zealand Certificate - Horticulture - General (Level 3)

Kuratini Tuwhera Open Polytechnic
New Zealand
03-2023

Skills

    I enjoy working as part of a team and am equally happy working individually

    Attention to detail and responsibility, ensuring jobs are completed to a high level

    Hard worker and physically fit

    I am flexible, willing to learn new skills and enjoy problem solving

Interests

I took up Brazillian Jiu Jitsu a few years ago, training under black belt Nico Otero at Tukaha Waiheke, and have achieved my blue belt I am committed to continuing my practice and have taken up strength and conditioning exercise at a local gym in order to protect my body from injury


My children attend the 1st Waiheke Sea Scouts and I have been volunteering my time helping with activities and fundraising, also dipping into leadership roles when the need arises


I am also a founding member of the Charitable Trust for Talking Tree Hill, a nature education school on the island

Timeline

Gardener

Cable Bay
02.2022 - Current

Gardener

Carolyn Eichler
04.2020 - 02.2022

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) -

University of Auckland

New Zealand Certificate - Horticulture - General (Level 3)

Kuratini Tuwhera Open Polytechnic
Nicola Stunell