Josh Buddhdev
NMIT Postgrad Student
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About
Confident and outgoing Marine Science & Biology graduate, with a passion for aquaculture, sustainable ecosystems and viability of new aquaculture species. Enthusiastic for both lab and field work, and how they support each other, completed a capstone project on octopus larvae research in an aquaculture context. Completed an internship at Earth Sciences NZ’s NAC, was part of a juvenile kingfish feed trial, comparing 2 types of aquafeed.
Helped rear kingfish larvae, assess eggs, feed broodstock, and quality control harvested fish. Career ambitions – aquaculture consultant, farm manager or adviser to industry and conservation groups. Committed footballer – Nelson Suburbs FC (U23).
Other hobbies include hiking, diving, reading, writing, and music (school band tuba player).
Experience
Aquaculture Technician at High Country Salmon
Working within a farm team to feed, grow and harvest King Salmon. Carried out mortality retrieval, fish gilling/gutting and farm maintenance while ensuring a high level of biosecurity and safety.
Salesperson/Demonstrator at Homegrown Juice
Independently demonstrated, promoted and sold food products in supermarkets directly to customers. Assessed stores’ inventory stock and shelf stock.
Warehouse Pick Packer at T&G Global Ltd.
Picked the required products for customer orders in a timely manner with strong attention to detail. Carried out weekly stock take and management. Proficient use of ride-on electric pallet jack and forklift.
Administrator at 2023 New Zealand Election (2023 – 2023)
Counted and packaged votes/ballots at Epsom polling station. Filing and scanning documents in an Electoral Commission HQ. Required excellent attention to detail along with honesty and integrity.
Waiter/Kitchen Hand at Bucks Bistro
Served tables, took orders, and worked behind the bar. Assisted kitchen staff with food preparation, cleaning, and dishwashing, meeting health and safety standards.
Warehouse Assistant (Voluntary) at Salvation Army
Packed food and toiletry parcels for distribution to the community, as well as sourcing and storage consolidation.
Education
BSc in Marine Science & Biology – University of Auckland (2023 – 2025)
NCEA Level 3 - Excellence Endorsed – Macleans College (2018 – 2022)
Sustainable Aquaculture PgDip – Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (2026)
