Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Nui-Ariki Meuli-Hemara

Oakleigh,NTL

Summary

Forestry professional with extensive experience at Grimmer Contracting Ltd, excelling in heavy machinery operation and equipment maintenance. Proven in enhancing safety protocols, significantly reducing job site accidents. Recognized for clear communication and adaptability, ensuring efficient timber harvesting and log transportation operations. Committed to continuous improvement and quality control.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forestry Worker

Grimmer Contracting Ltd
08.2019 - Current
  • Trained new hires on proper use of equipment, safety protocols, and job responsibilities to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Operated heavy machinery such as skidders and loaders for efficient timber harvesting operations.
  • Assisted with the transportation of logs from the harvesting site to loading areas, ensuring timely delivery for further processing.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Sorting Timber/cleaning Mill

Northpine Timber Mill
Waipu, Northland
2015 - 2016

worked in northpine timber mill as a cleaner on weekends and all through my school holidays learnt alot of valuble work ethics and responsibilities

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

OTR Tire Technician

Advantage Tyres
Whangarei, Northland
2017 - 2020
  • Performed tire installations and rotations utilizing specialized tools and equipment.
  • Diagnosed and repaired tire issues for commercial vehicles to ensure safe operations.
  • installed large tyres on various heavy machinery inculding log loaders on the port, in quarrys and civil construction roading operations

Education

No Degree -

Tauraroa Area School
Whangarei, NZ
09.2016

Skills

  • Expertise in chainsaw operation
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Maintenance and repair of equipment
  • Clear communication with crew members
  • Log transportation from landing to skid on stems truck
  • Skilled in heavy equipment operation
  • Winch setup for steep slope tethering
  • Logging operations within skid and landing
  • Rigging hauler for scabbing operation
  • Attention to detail
  • Timber spotting in breaking out and backline operation
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Hazard identification
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Quality control

Certification

  • Certified fleet sort and stack lvl 4, grimmer contracting - 5 years
  • certified lvl 4 log maker
  • certified lvl 4 spotter in breaking out operation
  • certified lvl 4 grapple digger operator in a harvesting operation
  • certified lvl 4 mobile tail hold operator in cable harvesting operation
  • certified lvl 3 manual processor
  • certified lvl 3 quality control
  • in training operating a 124 madil hauler in cable harvesting operation

Interests

  • hunting
  • hockey player
  • fishing
  • diving
  • motorbike trail rides

Timeline

Forestry Worker

Grimmer Contracting Ltd
08.2019 - Current

Sorting Timber/cleaning Mill

Northpine Timber Mill
2015 - 2016

OTR Tire Technician

Advantage Tyres
2017 - 2020

No Degree -

Tauraroa Area School
Nui-Ariki Meuli-Hemara