I started as a marine engineer after school, taking me around the world. After 5 years I retrained as a welder and started working at Hume Pack-N-Cool in 2016, growing in my role ever since.

Having a background in general engineering has paved the way for the dynamic environment that the kiwifruit packing industry is. I am looking forward to the opportunities and challenges to come in the near future as part of the growing team at Hume Pack-N-Cool.

Jared grew up in Auckland, and after leaving school, completed his apprenticeship in Maintenance and Diagnostic Engineering. Following his apprenticeship, he went on to work at the Devonport Naval Base working on diesel ship engines.

In 2014 he moved with his family to Papamoa where he started working on commercial vehicles. His career in the kiwifruit industry began as a Maintenance Engineer for a post-harvest facility where he gained experience maintaining a range of fruit packing machines, as well as assisting with the installation of a whole new packing line. Following a brief period of time away from the kiwifruit industry, Jared started with us here at Hume Pack in 2021, commencing the next step in his journey.

On the weekends Jared likes to spend time with his daughters and family. His past-times include windsurfing and working on his cars which he likes to take out for long Sunday drives.