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Nigel Walker

Ranger Heritage and Visitors at Department of Conservation (DOC)
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Seasoned construction professional with extensive experience in commercial diving, training, leadership, and operations.
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Location
Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, NZ
Skills
  • Construction
  • Commercial Diving
  • Training
  • Leadership
  • Diving
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Nigel Walker is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in construction, commercial diving, training, leadership, and operations. He has managed and maintained structures, infrastructures, and campgrounds, and has worked on various projects including civil construction, engineering construction, and marine construction. Nigel holds multiple certifications and has a strong background in carpentry, welding, and dogging. He has worked for various companies, including the Department of Conservation, Downer New Zealand, New Zealand Defence Force, Alexander Building Solutions, Pacific Marine Group, and Whitsundays Mooring and Marine Construction. Nigel has also delivered training courses and has experience in site management, subcontractor organization, and client management. Nigel is based in Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, and has a strong network of contacts in the construction and diving industries.

Credentials

  • First Aid L2
    St John Ambulance
    Mar, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Truck Loader Crane
    AMS Group
    Jan, 2018
    - May, 2026
  • Dogging (Rigging)
    Pro-Lift Training FNQ
    Apr, 2015
    - May, 2026
  • New Zealand Driver Licence Class 1,2,3 4,5,6 & W,T,R,F Endorsements
    NZ Transport Agency
    May, 2002
    - May, 2026
  • Forklift Operator's Certificate
    ALERT Driver Training - Napier
    Nov, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • LBP (Licensed Building Practitioner)
    Licensed Building Practitioner
    Sep, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Site Safe Passport
    Site Safe New Zealand Inc
    Aug, 2018
    - May, 2026
  • Contractor License
    Queensland Building and Construction Commission
    May, 2009
    - May, 2026
  • Construction White Card
    Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
  • Part 1 & 2 (SSBA 30m)
    Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme

Experience

  • Department of Conservation (DOC)
    • Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
    • Ranger Heritage and Visitors
      • Nov 2022 - Present
      • Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

      Manage and maintaining structures, infrastructures and campgrounds of the Kaweka Forest park which included Hut's Lodges, roads, tracks and bridges. During this time I applied my Digger Operator, carpentry/construction and chainsaw operating skills to repair and rebuild damages from Cyclone Gabrielle.

  • Downer New Zealand
    • Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
    • Excavator Operator
      • Feb 2022 - Nov 2022
      • Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

      Operating for civil construction task such as subdivision, roads and path prep, trenching for services, with the use of 5T Digger, 9T loader, Tipper truck and trailer.

  • New Zealand Defence Force
    • 2 Engineer Regiment
    • Sapper
      • Feb 2017 - Jan 2022
      • 2 Engineer Regiment

      Carpenter, Combat Engineer, Soldier.25 Engineer Support Squadron, 2 Field, 1 Field and 3 Field Squadron. Deployed overseas and within NZ.

  • Alexander Building Solutions
    • New Zealand
    • Foreman
      • Nov 2019 - May 2020
      • New Zealand

      Foreman/Site management that included the organisation of all Subcontractor, employees, ordering materials, interpreting plans, site safety and working with clients.

  • Pacific Marine Group
    • Queensland, Australia
    • Commercial Diver
      • Sep 2016 - Nov 2016
      • Queensland, Australia

      DBCT (Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal) inspections. SunWater maintenance.

  • Whitsundays Mooring and Marine Construction
    • Mackay, Australia
    • Commercial Diver
      • Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
      • Mackay, Australia

      HPX3 (Hay Point Expansion Berth 3) project, search and recovery/ salvaging steel with the use of Broco cutting, lift bags. Inspections and maintenance. Maintained and inspect Tugs and Tug moorings. DBCT (Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal) maintenance of anodes. Moorings throughout the Whitsundays. Carrying out all deck hand duties and Tender boat operating.

  • MCC Trade Training Centre
    • Mackay, Australia
    • Trade Trainer & Assessor
      • Nov 2011 - Sep 2015
      • Mackay, Australia

      Delivered a Certificate 1 in Construction course (carpentry based skills) for Year 11-12 Students whist studying for a Bachelor in Learning Management VET/Sec Industrial Technology and Design. Relieved for Engineering, Metalwork and Woodwork.

  • A Class Construction Mackay
    • Mackay, Australia
    • Carpenter/Owner operator
      • Oct 2008 - Nov 2011
      • Mackay, Australia

      Alterations, repairs, decks, patios, concreting, new homes, asbestos removal, quoting and pricing.

  • MAM Construction
    • Newman Western Australia
    • Carpenter
      • Jan 2008 - Sep 2008
      • Newman Western Australia

      Construction for BHP Mining. Workshops, donga camps, maintenance and housing.

  • Al Meehan Building Services
    • Palmerston New Zealand
    • Carpenter
      • Jan 2004 - Dec 2007
      • Palmerston New Zealand

      New Homes, additions & alterations covering the scopes of excavations, concrete and subfloor foundations, wall and roof framing, Cladding, roof sheeting, internal lining and fix out.

  • SmithBridge
    • Tauranga New Zealand
    • Construction Labourer
      • Jan 2002 - Feb 2003
      • Tauranga New Zealand

      Engineering Construction projects such as Bridges, Boat Ramps, Concrete Tanks, Precast Concreting and Pylons.

Education

  • 2012 - 2015
    CQUniversity
    Associate's degree in Learning Managment, VET (Vocational, Educational, Training)
  • 2018 - 2018
    SME School of Military Engineering RNZE NZDF
    Corp Training, Most Outstanding Sapper
  • EMC Training
    Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24m), Maritime Studies
  • 2004 - 2007
    BCITO The Building Construction Industry Training Organisation
    Carpentry Level 4, Construction Trades
  • Pro Skills
    Certificate IV in Training, Assessment and Education (TAE)
  • 2015 - 2015
    The Underwater Centre Tasmania
    Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (SSBA to 30m) (Occupational Scuba to 30m), ADAS
  • CQUniversity
    Introduction to Welding & Thermal Cutting, Distinction
  • 2002 - 2014
    PADI
    Dive Master, From Openwater to Dive Master

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