Waaka Tewhata
Manurewa,Auckland
Summary
Reliable and hardworking professional with a full Class 4 full Licence and experience in Class 2/4 delivery driving, labouring ,vehicle preparation. Skilled in safely delivering chilled&frozen products kitchen furniture , gas bottles, and other large items, while ensuring timely and accurate service. Has experience in preparing trusses and frames for construction, with a solid understanding of manual labour and attention to detail. Has experience prepping cars for delivery, ensuring they are ready for safe transportation. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team while growing my career in the delivery driving sector.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Truck Driver
Gilmours
Auckland, Manukau
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Delivered Fresh Food to customer (Class 2/4 Trucks)
- Planned and adjusted routes to account for traffic and construction issues.
- Minimized safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper incident reporting.
- Documented and accurately logged working hours, rest periods, and miles driven.
- Safely delivered chilled & frozen foods to customers.
Forklift Operator/Reach Operator. Tipper Operator
Visy/ Ace Cartage
Manurewa/ Manukau Wiri
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to imwards.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap to secure the load.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Various Casual Roles
I.S Civil/ Fulton Hogan/Hire Staff/
Auckland,
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Driver + Assistant - Delivering gas bottles.
- Driver Assistant - Delivering produce products to businesses.
- Truck Driving Class1- Delivering kitchen furniture.
- Labouring on construction sites.
Yardsman
Carr and Haslam Ltd
Auckland, Mt Wellington
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivery Driving
- Processing new cars from the Port
- Prepare cars for delivery to dealerships.
- Staging cars for loading on to trucks
- Followed H&S processes
Builder
VIP Frames and Trusses Ltd
Auckland, Pukekohe
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Making pre nailed Trusses and Frames
- Using power tools Nailgun etc
- Worked in a team environment
- Measured cut and installed materials.
- Cutting nogs for frames.
- Pre cuts.
Education
Class 4 Full Licence - Transport and Logistics
NZ Training and Assessments
Mt Roskill, Auckland07.2025
Dangerous Goods Endorsement - Transport and Logistics
On Demand Training
Manukau Auckland03.2025
Class 2 & Logbook Training - Transport and Logistics
On Demand Training
Manukau Auckland02.2025
OSH Counterbalance Forklift, Reach Truck, Pallet Stacker - Transport and Logistics
Double R Training
East Tamaki, Auckland01.2025
Construct Safe Certificate - Civil Construction
Site Safe
Onehunga, Auckland03.2020
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Delivery Driving
- Effective communication
- Problem Solving
- Dangerous Good Handling
- Labouring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Computer skills
Certification
- Class 4 Full Licence
- Dangerous Goods Endorsement
- OSH Forklift Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Pallet Stacker
- Site Safe
Languages
English
Timeline
Delivery Truck Driver
Gilmours
02.2025 - 07.2025
Forklift Operator/Reach Operator. Tipper Operator
Visy/ Ace Cartage
12.2023 - 11.2024
Various Casual Roles
I.S Civil/ Fulton Hogan/Hire Staff/
01.2023 - 12.2023
Yardsman
Carr and Haslam Ltd
02.2021 - 12.2023
Builder
VIP Frames and Trusses Ltd
01.2019 - 07.2021
Class 4 Full Licence - Transport and Logistics
NZ Training and Assessments
Dangerous Goods Endorsement - Transport and Logistics
On Demand Training
Class 2 & Logbook Training - Transport and Logistics
On Demand Training
OSH Counterbalance Forklift, Reach Truck, Pallet Stacker - Transport and Logistics
Double R Training
Construct Safe Certificate - Civil Construction
Site Safe