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Tumu Vai is a seasoned logistics professional with 30+ years of experience in bonded warehousing, transportation, and supply chain management. He holds various certifications and diplomas in business studies and management, with a strong foundation in English, Maths, Science, and Chemistry. Currently studying business with the goal of completing a Diploma.

Credentials

  • Computer Service Technician
    Computer Technology Industry Association - CompTIA USA
    Jan, 2002
    - Apr, 2026
  • Professional Cocktail and General Bar Service
    Aussie Bar School
    Sep, 1991
    - Apr, 2026
  • Bar and Wine Certificate
    Hotel and Restaurant Training Centre
    Mar, 1987
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • New World NZ
    • New Zealand
    • Storeperson
      • Feb 2021 - Present
      • New Zealand

  • Michael King Transport
    • East Tamaki, Auckland
    • Driver Offsider
      • Jan 2014 - Feb 2018
      • East Tamaki, Auckland

      Employed as a Driver Offsider for an Owner Driver contracted to a furniture moving company. Hours of work varied according to client requirements. Owner sold business and moved to AustraliaResponsibilities included:Loading and Unloading of household furnitures, whiteware and personal effectsPackaging and safe transportation of household items and personal effectsCollection and safe handling of cash and cash related transactions e.g. Credit card/Eftpos

    • Storeperson
      • Jan 2007 - Dec 2012
      • Manukau, Auckland

      Employed as a Storeperson - NightshiftResponsibilities included: Loading and Unloading of Linehaul outbound/inbound FMCG goods. Complete manifests and organise documentation for onforwarding e.g. P.O.Ds, Dangerous GoodsFreight sorting for National and Local DeliveriesLoading empty shipping containers and chep pallets for dehirageOther warehouse duties as required e.g. Yard Cleaning, Equipment Maintenance

  • C J Transport Ltd
    • Airport Oaks, Auckland
    • Driver Storeperson
      • Jan 1995 - Dec 2006
      • Airport Oaks, Auckland

      Started working for a small business located at the Airport Oaks in Auckland soon after leaving NZ Railways. Specialising in bonded warehousing & the transportation of imported/exported freight to and from various airline agencies - Air NZ, United Airlines, Ansett Airlines and Continental Airlines and customs bonded warehouses - AEI, Banner, Davies, LEP International, Hellman, Jas Forwarding, Tristar Worldwide etc. Worked with employer for 10 years before owner sold business for personal/family reasons after 20 years in the industry.Responsibilities included:Loading & Unloading of import/export goods to airline agenciesProcessing of iimport/export documentation - Airline Manifests, Customs and MAF clearancesLoading & Unloading of import/export goods to custom bonded warehousesProcessing of import/export documentation with bonded warehouses - consolidation manifestsDelivery of imported goods to and collection of exported goods from local businessesReceipt and storage of bonded goods in warehouse for Customs/MAF inspections and clearancesDespatching and organising delivery of Customs/MAF cleared freight with customs brokers

  • NZ Railways
    • Southdown Freight Terminal, Onehunga
    • Freight Operator
      • Jan 1984 - Dec 1994
      • Southdown Freight Terminal, Onehunga

      Left Otahuhu College to work for the New Zealand Railways as a Freight Operator in 1984. Gained my Class 2 & 4 licence and F R T W endorsements. One of my achievements during this time was to represent the Auckland region at the National Forklift Competition held in Christchurch, 1989. Although I didn't win, it spoke very highly of my skill level and I could say that I was one of the top 10 forklift drivers in the country. It's a highly sought after skill by employers and a skill I still possess today. I worked with the company for 11 years before being made redundant due to restructuring.Responsibilities included:Freight sorting of loose and palletised goods for onforwarding to various destinations aound NZLoading & Unloading of light and heavy motor vehicles, timber and steel productsLoading & Unloading of 10ft, 20ft & 40ft shipping containers - MT Box, LCL and FCLProcessing relevant inwards & outwards documentation

Education

  • 2016 - 2017
    Manukau Institute of Technology
    Diploma in Business Studies
  • 2009 - 2010
    NZ Career College
    Diploma in Business Management
  • 1980 - 1983
    Otahuhu College
    High School, English Maths Science Chemistry

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