Amy-Lee Waitere

Correctional Officer - contributed to the safe, secure, and humane management of prisoners within the prison. Worked as part of a close-knit team to monitor daily routines, maintain order, and support rehabilitation efforts, while upholding the values and policies of the Department of Corrections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervised and monitored inmates to ensure the safety and security of the facility.
• Enforced prison rules and maintained discipline through fair, consistent practices.
• Responded to incidents and emergencies with calm, controlled de-escalation techniques.
• Conducted security checks, searches, and headcounts in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Built professional rapport with inmates to support rehabilitation and encourage positive behavior.
• Accurately completed reports and documentation relating to incidents, movements, and behavioral observations.

Production Team – Bakery Department
Played a key role in the processing and packing of high-quality baked products within a fast-paced factory environment. Maintained strict adherence to health and safety standards, ensuring a clean, compliant, and efficient workspace. Served as the department’s First Aid Officer, providing immediate support during incidents, and fostering a strong safety culture.e.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducted regular quality checks on finished products to ensure consistency, freshness, and compliance with company standards.
• Monitored and maintained inventory levels of ingredients and packaging supplies to support uninterrupted production.
• Trained new team members on equipment use, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Assisted with the packaging and labelling of baked goods to meet distribution requirements.

Process Worker – AFFCO Meat Works
Worked as part of a high-performing production line team in a meat processing facility, operating and working around large industrial machinery. Demonstrated a strong commitment to teamwork, workplace safety, and hygiene compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operated and assisted with machinery on the production line in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Followed strict health, safety, and hygiene regulations to maintain a clean and compliant workspace
• Participated in routine cleaning and sanitation of factory areas to meet industry and company standards
• Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure smooth workflow and productivity
• Assisted in quality control checks to uphold product standards.

Process Worker – Arnotts : Worked as part of a high-performing production line team in a meat processing facility, operating and working around large industrial machinery. Demonstrated a strong commitment to teamwork, workplace safety, and hygiene compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operated and assisted with machinery on the production line in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Followed strict health, safety, and hygiene regulations to maintain a clean and compliant workspace.
• Participated in routine cleaning and sanitation of factory areas to meet industry and company standards.
• Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure a smooth workflow and productivity.