Aidan James
Greenpark,Christchurch
Summary
Hardworking General Farm Hand known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Confident working independently or with a team. Specialized in animal and pasture management, and machinery operation to support diverse farm operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
B and D Haylock
Greenpark, Canterbury
06.2022 - Current
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
- Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
- Assisted in branding cattle or tagging sheep and goats for identification purposes.
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides under supervision, following safety and environmental guidelines.
- Assisted with the breeding and raising of livestock, including calving and lambing.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock under supervision.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
Farm Hand
Peter Barrett
Kaituna Valley, Canterbury
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted in branding cattle or tagging sheep and goats for identification purposes.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock under supervision.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
National Trades Academy
Christchurch, NZ11-2024
High School Diploma -
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Christchurch, NZ11-2024
Skills
- Livestock care
- Tractor and digger work
- Safe equipment use
- Maintenance of farm equipment
- Livestock management
- Animal care knowledge
- Milking
- Land preparation
Timeline
Farm Hand
B and D Haylock
06.2022 - Current
Farm Hand
Peter Barrett
06.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
National Trades Academy
High School Diploma -
St Thomas of Canterbury College
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