Te Maramatanga Ponga
Wanganui,MWT
Summary
Hardworking construction team member with practical approach to tasks and strong commitment to delivering quality results. Demonstrating and maintaining safe work environment while efficiently supporting skilled tradesmen in various construction projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Arise Racking
Castlecliff, Wanganui
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated forklifts for efficient loading and unloading of materials.
- Assembled racking systems to meet specifications and ensure safety compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment to maintain operational reliability.
Apprentice
BAIRD BUILT LTD
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Started my apprenticeship 8 months into working with Baird Build Ltd, by BCITO.
- Acquired skills in cladding, fascia, decking, wall lining, and door & hardware making while working with Baird Build Ltd.
- Contributed to first house build for company in Ohakune, starting in warehouse and assisting with panel cladding.
- Gained hands-on training in building processes and developed understanding of career-specific procedures and systems.
- Developed strong organizational and time management skills by completing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects.
Laborer
BJ CONTRACTING
Wanganui, MANAWATU
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Contracted for 1 year at Tasman tannery through BJ contracting working with bull and cow hides fast paced work with a high standard of grading and packaging for customer.
- Maintained all safety protocols while working on job sites, including wearing personal protective gear.
- Worked collaboratively in diverse environment with various employees.
- Group Managed hands on, fast paced work.
- Teaching new coworkers the skills and tools to help them and make a better working team.
Laborer
TASMAN TANNINGS
Whanganui
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Working with cow and bull hides contracted to Tasman tannings in Whanganui.
- Working with cow and bull hides contracted to Tasman tannings in Whanganui.
- Working on the Grading machine, forklift, digger with a claw attachment.
- Grading cow and bull hides for defects controlling which grade the hide is for its allocated hide pallet to stack the hides onto which then get shrink wrapped and forklift's to the yard.
Assistant Caterer
AWA RECREATIONS
Wanganui, MANAWATU
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Inspected deliveries of fresh produce to ensure quality standards were met prior to use in meal preparations.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items for catered events, including cutting and chopping vegetables, measuring ingredients and assembling dishes according to recipes.
- Helped with the transportation of prepared foods from the kitchen to event sites using appropriate vehicles while adhering to safety regulations.
- Assisted in daily operations of a family-owned business, including customer service and inventory management.
Education
NCEA LVL1 -
CULLINANE COLLEGE
Skills
- Reliable
- Time Management
- Fast learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Flexible schedule
Certification
- First aid
- Working at heights cert
- Carpentry cert
- Scaffolding
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/04/04
Timeline
Laborer
Arise Racking
12.2025 - 01.2026
Apprentice
BAIRD BUILT LTD
01.2024 - 11.2024
Laborer
BJ CONTRACTING
06.2021 - 07.2022
Laborer
TASMAN TANNINGS
01.2021 - 09.2021
Assistant Caterer
AWA RECREATIONS
01.2018 - 01.2020
NCEA LVL1 -
CULLINANE COLLEGE