Kawiti Tahana-carew
Ivanhoe,VIC
Summary
I am a 25 year old male born in New Zealand, having done most my younger schooling in nelson, NZ. I also went to brisbane and done my college schooling there before moving back to complete my building apprenticeship.
I am a hard worker, strive on craftsmanship in everything i do, punctual and am willing to obtain any further tickets/certs required! im expressing my interest in all fields of the construction industry as im ready to further my knowledge and gain experience in all aspects of the trade.
I currently hold a NZ full drivers license and current first aid ticket.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
floorhand
nitschke energy
brisbane, QLD
04.2024 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Carpenter Foreman
Fox Civil
nelson, new zealand
08.2023 - 04.2024
- As foreman/leading hand, I took charge of jobs including civil, concrete, and carpentry. some of the key factors included:
- Mentored junior carpenters to develop their skills, ensuring a well-trained workforce for future projects.
- Increased project efficiency by delegating tasks and supervising a team of labourers/apprentices's.
- Ensured compliance with building codes by thoroughly reviewing design plans before commencing construction tasks.
- Reduced material waste by implementing accurate measurements, cutting techniques, and proper storage practices.
- quoted, designed, and constructed specific building tasks such as retaining walls, decks, pergolas, extensions, bathroom renovations, right through to driveway landscaping.
- Maintained organized records of blueprints, plans, and specifications for easy access during the construction process.
- Maintained contact with lumber companies and hardware dealers for material pricing.
- involved in helping the concreting division weekly with labouring tasks such as screeding, finishing, edging.
- last job was a full outdoor renovation including a re-deck and pergola, which insisted of pricing of materials, labour, time, and sub-contractors
Contracting Carpenter
Sole Trader
01.2023 - 08.2023
- during this period i was contracting/sole trading my time/knowledge at my own benefit of working for myself, I had the opportunity to obtain numerous amounts of jobs for myself as a private builder, biggest job taking 6 weeks. (re-deck-deck extension.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and bathrooms
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
Carpentry Apprentice
Mecca Built
02.2021 - 09.2022
- my time here i ad fulfilled my time demonstrating knowledge and craftsman ship to high-end residential builds, completing a home from start to finish that has now entered House Of The Year NZ. my duties and rolls involved were constructing frames to blockwalls, timber trusses on a 40degree pitched roof, installing interior linings, trims and finishing products such as door hardware/skirt and arch.
- I also took charge in running jobs out of town
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Demonstrated versatility by working on a variety of projects, including residential, commercial.
- Gained hands-on experience in specialized carpentry areas like framing, roofing, siding installation for diverse project types.
- Worked with master carpenters to gain and experience knowledge that has benifited me for both residential and commercial.
Carpenter Apprentice
CFB Builders
03.2018 - 02.2021
- I started my building apprenticeship in 2018, my role was mainly to keep learning what i can where i can, i maintained a relationship with the foremans and other apprentices's to help further my knowledge and gain experience.
- coming into my 2nd year, i had accumalated enough tools to be able to under-go demo jobs on my own aswell as cut/prepare wall claddings, trim, interior linings.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, chisels, levels, squares, and measuring tapes to complete tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Collaborated with experienced carpenters to improve skillset through hands-on training and mentorship opportunities.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
labourer
ONE STAFF labour hire
nelson, new zealand
2017.Mar - 2018.Jan
- Assisted fellow employees in completing team tasks.
- Identified, recognized and demonstrated safe usage of tools appropriate for each job.
- Worked with construction supervisors and foreman to maintain safe job site.
- Improved safety measures through regular equipment maintenance and adherence to safety protocols.
- Aided in maintaining a clean and safe working environment through diligent housekeeping practices onsite.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
Education
No Degree - NCEA LEVEL 3
Nelson Boys College
Nelson New Zealand 11.2016
School
Brisbane Bayside State College
Brisbane 04.2014 - 02.2016
Skills
- Hand and power tools- being a carpenter for over 6yrs, you gain and get alot of hands on knowledge of the use of powertools and a wide range
- Safety processes and procedures - most building sites, residential/commercial/renovations require safety procedures, i have had the roll of ensuring all methods and practices are established and well maintained incase of emergencies
- Blueprint Reading- willing and able to understand and follow site plans/specs to a qualified level
- Project Management - having to run a building/carpentry division i have had the pleasure of taking charge of jobs and deadlines aswell as liaising with contractors and clients to ensure deadlines are met and everyone is on board with projects
- Material prepping- understanding what materials are needed for projects ahead is a key factor in a successful job, knowing whats needed, when they are needed and how they are needed
- Time and material estimates-
- Project Planning - having been incharge of multiple projects at once, project planning can come in handy to ensure all jobs and all contractors involved are satisfied and everyone can meet their timeline requirements
- Job specifications
- Construction safety
- Employee Training - as an experience residential carpenter, i have undergone 2years of training apprentices's and labourers, completing jobs with me teaching them what i know and the right way of constructing building methods to code aswell as showing them the paitence and time they deserve
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- carpentry - 2018-2022
- First AID NZ - 2019- present
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureTimeline
floorhand
nitschke energy
04.2024 - Current
Carpenter Foreman
Fox Civil
08.2023 - 04.2024
Contracting Carpenter
Sole Trader
01.2023 - 08.2023
Carpentry Apprentice
Mecca Built
02.2021 - 09.2022
Carpenter Apprentice
CFB Builders
03.2018 - 02.2021
labourer
ONE STAFF labour hire
2017.Mar - 2018.Jan
School
Brisbane Bayside State College
04.2014 - 02.2016
No Degree - NCEA LEVEL 3
Nelson Boys College
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