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Matewai Hema

Matewai Hema

BRISBANE,NSW

Summary

I am a very driven and independent woman who has an excellent background in Transport and Infrastructure, Health and Safety. I have excellent communication skills not afraid to ask questions, work well unsupervised and under pressure. The skills I have acquired has given me the ability to move to Australia to further my career. I pride myself on having the ability to maintain a mature and professional attitude both in and out of the workplace. Great Organisation skills, maintaining a reliable attendance record.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Technician

Downer NZ
Penrose
01.2023 - Current

Compiled QA summaries to assess project quality and ensure adherence to standards.

  • Ensured compliance with health and safety procedures, reducing incident risk.
  • Conducted site assessments and planning for future projects.
  • Facilitated client interactions to address concerns and provide updates
  • Maintained daily Excel Dockets and records for all activity and completed program for the day.
  • Performed calculations to support project planning.
  • Led site inductions to ensure worker health and safety
  • Run toolbox/tailgate meetings to discuss safety protocols, project progress, project plan for the day

Traffic Control

Chevron Traffic Service
Henderson
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Directed and diverted traffic at events, construction sites, and during major accidents, ensuring safe and efficient flow.
  • Executed site setups per TMP L1, L2 Roads, managing cones, sign bases, stands, barricades, and automated signal lights.
  • Ensured proper training of new staff members on proper use of traffic control equipment and protocols.
  • Led Toolboxes/Site inductions, ensured health and safety awareness and movement plan for the day.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through consistent and professional engagement.

Freezer worker

Much Moore Ice Cream Factory
Glenfield
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Labelling and packing processes of ice cream to enhance production flow.
  • Stock Freezer (Standing in negative degrees) to manage and maintain freezer production flow.
  • Stocktaking procedures to maintain and invoice inventory
  • Mixed ingredients precisely according to recipes to guarantee product quality.

Education

Level 4 Bitumen Surfacing - Transport And Infrastructure

Downer
Auckland, NZ
11-2025

NCEA Level 2 - 3 - Live Stock and Farming

Turanga Ararau
Gisborne
01-2020

NCEA Level 1 - Numeracy And Literacy

Lytton Highschool
Gisborne
01-2017

Aviation Study -

St Claire High School
Sydney, Australia
01-2015

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality inspection
  • Quality control training
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Document control
  • Testing equipment operation
  • Effective decision making
  • Problem resolution
  • Strategic analysis
  • Quality assurance leadership
  • Team collaboration
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility
  • Communication skills
  • Presentation delivery
  • Management of personnel

References

  • Ina Tepai, Store Manager KFC Lincoln Rd, 027 289 7826, reference1@gmail.com
  • Kyra Hiku, West Branch Manager Chevron Traffic Services, 022 080 2824
  • Matt Doyle, Factory Manager Much Moore Ice Cream Factory, 021 276 7350
  • Puturangi Tai-Rakena, Chip Seal Supervisor Downers, 021 348 597, Puturangi.Tai-rakena@downer.co.nz
  • Reneii Babbington, Pack House Manager NZ Fruits, Gisborne, 027 461 2589

Timeline

Quality Assurance Technician

Downer NZ
01.2023 - Current

Traffic Control

Chevron Traffic Service
01.2022 - 01.2023

Freezer worker

Much Moore Ice Cream Factory
01.2021 - 01.2022

Level 4 Bitumen Surfacing - Transport And Infrastructure

Downer

NCEA Level 2 - 3 - Live Stock and Farming

Turanga Ararau

NCEA Level 1 - Numeracy And Literacy

Lytton Highschool

Aviation Study -

St Claire High School
Matewai Hema