I worked in the New Zealand Defence Force for 6 years, with experience as a sonar and radar operator. This took me around the globe representing my country in various places such as Singapore, Canada, Samoa and the USA. Participating in international exercises with numerous other countries my communication, professionalism and determination were brought to the forefront. Progressing into a more senior role, I took on additional responsibilities such as Helicopter Approach Controlling, additional systems knowledge, firing select weapons systems and supervising more junior members of the team. Spending the majority of my career at sea on New Zealand Naval vessels such as HMNZS Te Mana, HMNZS Wellington and HMNZS Hawea. In the last year of my career I participated in Border control operations around New Zealand during Covid and training/maintaining the operations simulator on the HMNZS Philomel in Auckland.

Part time job until I joined the Navy. Using my interpersonal skills and interacting with various personalities, customer service was always at the forefront.

I took this job as a filler until i joined the Navy in July. Taught me hard work, time management and communication with various people that I would not have interacted normally.

I really enjoyed this job and would work after school teaching children how to swim. As a former competitive swimmer it was great to be able to pass the skills that I learnt, down to the next generation. This job was amazing and taught me patience, durability and how to interact successfully with children of all ages.

I worked part time as a receptionist at the Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre. This job introduced me to a range of people as well as introducing me to various payment methods.