About

JASON DAY (DIRECTOR)

Jason  has  been  involved  in  Pest  Control  for  over  20  years and grew up in the Central North Island, New Zealand and has a lot of local knowledge. He embraces local cultures and values.   Some of  his  relevant  certificates  and licences are: 

  • Current First aid certificate 
  • Approved Operator- Vertebrate Pest Population Monitoring (National Pest Control Agency) 
  • Ospri Approved Contractor
  • CSL – Controlled Substance Licence (Cyanide, 1080, PAPP) 
  • Drivers Licence – full and Clean 
  • FTNZ / NZQA Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) Safety Course
  • Fully NZ Police Checked 
  • Firearms Licence 
  • NZ Fur Council certificate (Best practice trapper guidelines) 
  • Energy Trainers Hazard Management / Risk Assessment NZQA Units
  • Vespex Approved Contractor
  • Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regional Councils – Biosecurity Authorised Person.
  • SHE Pre-qual Accreditation
  • Growsafe

Finn Giddy (2IC)

Finn has come to us as part of NZPF apprenticeship scheme in 2020. He was the first NZPF apprentice in NZ to finish the course and did so with an Excellence. Finn now runs projects for Call of The Wild and enjoys finding new innovative ways to trap pests by keeping up with advancing technology. In his spare time Finn plays Football for the Taupo Men’s Reserve Team and in the summer can be found on the local golf courses. He is also an avid Sika hunter

  • Drivers Licence, full and clean 
  • Fully Police checked 
  • CSL – Controlled Substance Licence (Cyanide, 1080, PAPP) 
  • Current First Aid Certificate 
  • Energy Trainers Hazard Management / Risk Assessment Training 
  • Approved Operator- Vertebrate Pest Population Monitoring ( National Pest Control Agency) 
  • FTNZ / NZQA Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) Safety Course
  • Firearms licence
  • Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regional Councils – Biosecurity Authorised Person.
  • NZ Certificate in Pest Operations Level 3 NZ2443 (passed with excellence)
  • Growsafe

Kaleb Christensen

Kaleb joined the Call of The Wild Team at the start of 2024. With a background in Forestry, he was keen to diversify into Pest Control to nurture and protect the Whenua. In his spare time Kaleb propagates and sells Bonsai Trees.

  • Drivers licence, full and clean
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Energy Trainers Hazard Management / Risk Assessment Training 

Victoria Mepham (Director, H&S Coordinator)

Victoria looks after the admin side of Call of The Wild. In her spare time Vic can be found on her and Jason’s lifestyle block or out showing her horses. Her role includes but is not limited to: 

  • Accounts, General Admin and Reports. 
  • Victoria holds H&S in high regard. She manages Call of the Wild Ltds comprehensive H&S plans and policies. She holds unit standards in NZQA- 497: Demonstrates Knowledge of Workplace H&S as well as unit 17593: Apply safety work practices in the workplace 
  • Health and Safety audits and checks for Call of The Wild Ltd.
  • SHE Pre-qual Accreditation

OUR CORE VALUES & GOALS

Ka mate kainga tahi, Ka ora kainga rua

There is more than one way to achieve an objective

Appreciating landowners values and beliefs, such as, respecting that the land may be used for kai gathering and or have other cultural significance. We can tailor pest control plans to minimize disturbance and disruption.

Working with Iwi with innovative ground based methodologies. Protecting biodiversity for future generations

Confidentiality, discretion and honesty 

From Eradication work to suppression of pests and maintenance

We aim to build strong networks and relationships with a variety of people and strive to achieve desired outcomes. 

Striking the balance between delivering effective pest control with minimal impact to the environment. We have genuine passion for native birdlife, regeneration of native forest and protecting the waterways

Doing nothing is not an option – we are proactive in tailoring pest control methodologies to suit the environment, the landowner and their budget. Lets work together to find a solution

Integrity – doing the right thing, even when nobody is looking.