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Aaron McLennan

0221262086, Builder, Dairy Farmer
Hamilton,WKO

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Farm 2IC/ManagerBuilderFarm AssistantFarm Assistant

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

I enjoy farming and the outdoors. I come with extensive experience in farm operations, pasture and health management. Strong skills in equipment, efficient daily operations and improved animal health outcomes.

Attention to detail and the ability to think for myself if/ when needed is a priority for me. I am able to work well with others and have good communication skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm 2IC/Manager

G and L Farming Limited (Gill and Liam Bunnik)
Hamilton, Waikato
06.2022 - Current

Liam Bunnik - Share Milker, 0278176138

Gill Bunnik - Share Milker, 0277557686

  • Milk harvesting.
  • Calving.
  • Shed maintenance and vat cleaning.
  • Supervising daily operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Identifying problem cows and made the necessary changes to help with their health the best I can.
  • Can safely use and drive farm equipment like tractors, chainsaws, mowing attachments and feed out wagons and other farm equipment.
  • Identify and resolve operational issues where needed.
  • Assist with farm walks when needed and animal health. the apps i use/ can use are Dataflow II, GSM Trinket, Easy Area, ON Farm, Milksmart, Feed and BSC App (these apps are good to help with cow heath but I believe as a farmer it is also good to be able to pick up on some of these health issues too so have a good eye for detail)
  • Monitor performance of staff and provide feedback.
  • Manage the daily operations of the farm whilst the owners were away when needed. Part of that is also allocating and guiding the farm assistants in their jobs.
  • Set up breaks and calculate feed amounts per cow/ herd size.
  • I remain calm and professional in stressful circumstances.
  • Can/ do feed out a number of different nutrients and sustenance for the herd like sileage, bales, kiwifruit, PK - palm kernel. (I have done this both on a feed pad and in the paddock)
  • We currently use a Rotary shed to milk but have worked in a herringbone shed before too.
  • Weed management is a big part of my job too. All paddocks are checked before and after stock have been in there as part of my routine paddock check.
  • The farm I am currently on has cows with allflex collars.
  • Move and maintain irrigator, shifting irrigator and pipes into right paddocks that need irrigating.

Other Experience I Obtain Is

  • I am also a qualified builder so have building and carpentry experience.
  • I have worked in Agricultural Contracting previously.
  • I have a strong work ethic and am able to manage myself and work time.

Builder

Kit Markin Building
Cambridge, Waikato
02.2020 - 05.2022

Josh Jennings - Owner 0279355435

  • Was Foreman for Owner
  • Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
  • Coordinated subcontractors to complete work within quality and timeframe targets.
  • Built brick, light weight timber and tilt panel houses
  • Interpreted house plans accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.

Farm Assistant

Colin and Anita Bunnik
Hamilton, Tauwhare
06.2018 - 02.2020

Anita Bunnik - Owner 0273505936

  • Milk harvesting.
  • Calving.
  • Checking cows that are on heat for AB
  • Shed maintenance and vat cleaning.
  • Identifying problem cows and made the necessary changes to help with their health the best I can.
  • Can safely use and drive farm equipment like tractors, chainsaws, mowing attachments and feed out wagons and other farm equipment.
  • Move and maintain irrigator, shifting irrigator and pipes into right paddocks that need irrigating.
  • Weed management is a big part of my job too. All paddocks are checked before and after stock have been in there as part of my routine paddock check.
  • Pasture Management, Set up breaks and calculate feed amounts per cow/ herd size.
  • We currently use a Rotary shed to milk but have worked in a herringbone shed before too.
  • Can/ do feed out a number of different nutrients and sustenance for the herd like sileage, bales, PK - palm kernel. (I have done this both on a feed pad and in the paddock.
  • I remain calm and professional in stressful circumstances.
  • Identify and resolve operational issues where needed.
  • Supervising daily operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Farm Assistant

Heath and Isabell Speed
Rotorura, Atiamuri
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Milk harvesting
  • Calving
  • Shed maintenance and vat cleaning
  • Sparing weeds
  • Shifting irrigator
  • Shifting Stock
  • Animal Health

Education

Micro-Credential (Manage Milk Harvesting)

Primary ITO
01-2025

Lameness Management Workshop

DHI - Dairy Hoofcare Institute
01-2023

Workplace First Aid

Practical Training Solutions
01-2022

Level 4 Certificate in Carpentry

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Tauranga, NZ
01-2006

Matamata College
Matamata, NZ
01-2000

Skills

  • Milk harvesting
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team leadership
  • Problem identification
  • Health management
  • Data analysis

Timeline

Farm 2IC/Manager

G and L Farming Limited (Gill and Liam Bunnik)
06.2022 - Current

Builder

Kit Markin Building
02.2020 - 05.2022

Farm Assistant

Colin and Anita Bunnik
06.2018 - 02.2020

Farm Assistant

Heath and Isabell Speed
04.2017 - 04.2018

Micro-Credential (Manage Milk Harvesting)

Primary ITO

Lameness Management Workshop

DHI - Dairy Hoofcare Institute

Workplace First Aid

Practical Training Solutions

Level 4 Certificate in Carpentry

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic

Matamata College
Aaron McLennan 0221262086, Builder, Dairy Farmer