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Z Personal Improvement Award
PEOPLE AWARDS 2022
Meagan Verberne Z People Personal Improvement
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Downer NZ
Since joining Downer, Meagan has completed qualifications in STMS Level 2-3 N/P, TTMP N-P, and TTMPP. Meagan has had exposure to a wide range of Downer’s operations, enjoying the temporary traffic management (TTM) space and the various opportunities it provides. The mixture of site and office-based work, flexible work conditions, positive work/life balance and ongoing professional development, drives Meagan’s objectives to continue building on her technical capabilities and experience.
Jane Mana Z People Personal Improvement
Pipeline & Civil
Jane Mana is a Skilled Operative who has worked with Pipeline & Civil for nearly 20 years. She has worked both in traffic management and in civil as a labourer. She is currently working on the New Lynn Renewals project under Supervisor John Tariau. Jane is currently working towards her New Zealand Certificate in Pipeline & Construction Maintenance - Level 4. Once she has this qualification, Jane hopes to be promoted to be a Qualified Tradesperson, eventually Jane would like to transition into a role that doesn't require her to work outdoors.
Courtney Pratt Z People Personal Improvement
Fulton Hogan
Courtney, in her own words, is a “personal improvement junkie” both at work and home. She reads widely and devours podcasts, and seeks regular feedback from above and below. Her training and development is primarily self-managed - Courtney sets her own professional development goals and checks in on them regularly. She records her training and development in the Engineers NZ portal to ensure she is meeting her annual PD hours. A member of Engineering NZ, she is working towards the chartership process, and I am sure she will undertake further tertiary education in due course.
Danny Wilson Z People Personal Improvement WINNER
Isaac Construction
Danny has been employed with Isaac Construction since May 2017. Initially employed as a temporary operator through a recruitment agency, Danny came to us as a 30 year-old with good practical skills as an operator but few qualifications. Over the past five years, he has rapidly progressed. Following his appointment as a permanent employee, he quickly moved from operator to foreman, to surveyor, to site engineer, and into his current role as a project engineer. He is now a well-established member of our project management team and someone considered to have an ongoing career path in our business.
Tukiterangi Roberts Z People Personal Improvement
Smythe Contractors
Tuki has been a solid hard worker since day one. Appreciating the opportunity to go to work but took the opportunity for his growth. He started in the pipe jacking team, which was hard manual labor. After a brief time, he understood how it works, how the machine is steered, and what is required around the site. He lived in Tauranga, and he first met us on an ongoing project there and looked for a change. When the job ended, we brought him back to Cambridge, where he quickly gained the respect of the rest of the SCL team. We have talked about culture; Tuki is the central hub of our culture. Tuki greets everyone in the morning with a Hug or a handshake, and no less.
PEOPLE AWARDS 2022
Jonathan Navarrete Z People Personal Improvement
MCD
Jonathan originally studied architecture at university in Chile which honed his natural talent for understanding drawings and details. After migrating to New Zealand in 2005, he took on a foreman role at Total Bridge Solutions. In this role he was part of a maintenance team undertaking resurfacing works on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. In spite of his fledgling English language ability, Jonathan’s technical and architectural skills enabled the team to identify several drawing flaws in various projects, which were key to delivery success. Based on his clear skills and performance, along with a strong self-taught CAD capability, Jonathan was then brought into the AHB’s $100M box girder strengthening project in the role of Engineering Technician. On this project a McConnell Dowell Construction Manager and Project Manager saw his strengths and invited him to join McConnell Dowell.
Richard Veetiyankal-Jose (aka VJ) Z People Personal Improvement
Inframax Construction
Richard has been employed by Inframax since 2017 and the senior leadership of the organisation, together with our frontline workforce alike, have been impressed at Richard’s conscious and enthusiastic pursuit of personal improvement. He has consistently demonstrated a high level of commitment to furthering and developing his skills, experience and qualifications, both before and during his tenure with Inframax, and our nomination is made on the basis that we feel Richard is a great role model for others within the industry that have the desire to advance their careers. Originally from India, Richard emigrated to Aotearoa, New Zealand in 2015, in a move that can only be described as brave and bold, as he left all of his family and support networks behind in India with the specific goal to advance a career in civil engineering in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Te Hemi Ngatoa Z People Personal Improvement
Smythe Contractors
Te Hemi entered the civil industry as a shovel man for a start. Later he joined the mining industry and gained experience in hydraulics engineering. There came a time when he was at a loose end of his life and looking for something in particular to do. However, his best mate purchased the drilling gears and launched a drilling company in Australia, and Te Hemi was invited to set up the new machines. He first picked up the locator and was fascinated by how it works as he was good at mathematics. He felt confident about making it his career and worked in Australia as a driller and locator for six years. Later he moved to New Zealand and joined our company. Now he is one of the best locators and team leaders of Smythe Contractors Ltd.
Brian Perry Civil
Jonathon brings 12 years of experience in the construction industry and has had a huge positive impact in the last 4 years working for BPC. Specialising in carpentry and operating large machinery and plant, Jonathon provides extensive skills and knowledge to his projects and the teams he works with. To date he has trained over 20+ other staff in various skills and construction techniques, machine operation and over 30+ staff in H&S procedures. As Construction Apprentice, he continues to demonstrate an eagerness to learn, leadership skills and excellence in communication. Promoted recently to Leading Hand, Jonathon has led key portions of work, coordinating the day to day activities for 4-man crews, and tracking project progress.
CIVIL INDUSTRY TRAINING AWARDS 2022
The CCNZ Civil Industry Training Awards sponsored by
Connexis recognise those employers that provide opportunities for their staff to gain skills and knowledge through a nationally-recognised qualification.
These employers invest across all levels of their business, embedding training as a matter of course in everything they do, and create pathways for their people to move up.
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