MEET IONA

What type of employment are you interested in?

Apprenticeship.

What field within the building industry are you interested in?

Carpentry.

What excites you about becoming qualified in your field?

Eventually want to build my own home and company.

How would you friends and family describe you?

Capable, practical, logical and great with blueprints.

Do you have relevant work experience you can give examples of?

Worked at Leighs construction for 1.5 years and more recently at BuildThis NorthShore.Both as a Carpentry Apprentice

Do you have any qualifications?

Mobile Elevated Work Platform cert. Working at Heights. Mental First Aider and standard First Aider

Do you hold a full New Zealand drivers license?

Yes.

Are you entitled to work in New Zealand?

Yes.

What is the most important thing to you when it comes to learning your trade?

To have someone as a mentor.

What part of working in the industry are you most excited about?

Seeing the end results of my team and I's hardwork.

What are two of the biggest challenges you have faced so far?

Working at heights and driving.

What are two of your biggest achievements so far?

Finalist at the NAWIC awards for Apprentice of the Year. Winning Apprentice of the Month.

What’s your favourite power tool?

Paslode FrameMaster

What’s the best trade job or project you’ve worked on?

Building a flash Health Spa in Parnell.

What do you enjoy doing on your day off?

Building mini projects with my mates.