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Aliso Whiteford

Northland ,Kerikeri

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Leader

DairyNZ
Pukekohe North, Northland
11.2021 - Current
  • Maximized team productivity and capability through recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Worked closely with industry stakeholders to establish informative forums, enabling Dairy Farmers to stay current on changing environmental requirements and sector regulations.
  • Identified potential business partnerships that could benefit farmers to build resilient and profitable farm business's.
  • Established key performance indicators for measuring success in each area of operation within the region undertaking regular reviews and growing staff capability through individual development plans.
  • Served as an Industry key member representative of the Northland Adverse Events Committee and took proactive measures during adverse events like cyclone Gabrielle to minimize effects on individuals, communities, and livestock.

Regional Partner

OSPRI
Northland, Whanagarei
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Leveraged network of stakeholders, Industry Professionals, and public interest groups to advance OSPRI objectives under the Biosecurity Act 1993.
  • Educated and informed farmers on NAIT through engagement.
  • Influenced a more favorable public image by effectively promoting the benefits of implementing good animal identification behaviors for the farming sector while executing OSPRI's strategic initiatives.

Acute Recovery Manager

Ministry of Primary Industries
Upper Waikato, Northland
11.2018 - 06.2020
  • Engage in clear and unbiased communication with Farmers, Communities Stakeholders, and Financiers at local and regional levels.
  • Supported farmers in compliance with directions mandated under the Biosecurity Act 1993 for disease control measures.
  • Promoted effective communication between farmers, staff, and technicians
  • Engaged with communities and stakeholders to provide timely and pertinent information, promoting transparency while minimizing unexpected consequences.
  • Liaised with third parties and stakeholders to ensure the prompt removal of animals deemed 'at risk' or infected, for immediate slaughter.
  • Applied technical knowledge of farming and animal welfare to work with impacted farmers to develop tailored Farm Recovery Plans for individual entities as well as multi-property organizations with intricate ownership structures. The goal "to get back to business as usual "as quickly as possible.
  • Key focus on reducing operational costs to the program and minimizing potential compensation liabilities

Regional Extension Manager

Beef + LambNZ
Northland, Northland
06.2014 - 11.2018
  • Collaborated with key industry influencers, including Red Meat Profit Partnership, Ministry of Primary Industries, Consultants, and Research Providers to foster credible leadership and build robust relationships within defined catchments.
  • Supported Farmers in adopting evolving Industry Compliance, Biosecurity, Animal Welfare, Health and Safety, and Environmental responsibilities through providing assistance and education.
  • Successfully implemented the Northland Region Extension Program by efficiently managing finances and allocating resources in alignment with Beef+lambNZ strategic plan
  • Represent Industry on the Regional Northland Adverse Events Team, taking an active role in the Northland Floods in 2014 to assist farmers and communities through to recovery and ensuring a key focus on Business Continuity Planning going forward.

Senior Agribusiness Manager

Southland Building Society
North Island, Based In Ararua Northland
05.2003 - 05.2014
  • Partnered with SBS to autonomously oversee a diverse lending portfolio consisting of Farming Enterprises, Business, and Residential clients across the North Island as Senior Agri Business Manager.
  • Served as the top executive for SBS across 5 branches in the North Island, successfully engaging with key stakeholders, investors, and communities.
  • Ensured legal documentation complied with regulations of the RMA, RBNZ, Credit Contracts Act, and Consumer Finance Act. Verified accuracy of conditions, structures, signatories, and securities for proper legal ownership.
  • Monitored adherence to funding agreement terms to meet financial goals. Provided detailed reports on budget deviations, projected cash flows, unforeseen expenses, climate-related effects, and navigated challenges posed by the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Otamatea High School
Maungaturoto

Skills

  • Adverse Events Management
  • Financial Management
  • Excellent Networking Skills
  • Trained Facilitator
  • Governance Experience
  • People leadership
  • Project Management
  • Strong Negotiator

Affiliations

  • Currently awaiting the “swearing in ceremony” to be formalised as a Justice of the Peace.
  • Current Chairperson (2021 – 2024) for Ballance Farm Environment Awards in Northland Region. Prior to this position I was a final Round Judge for Ballance Farm Environment Awards in Auckland Region and First Round Judge for Northland over 5 years.
  • I am a "friend"of the Rural Support Trust having opted out of been a facilitator for several years
  • I am a member of the Northland Adverse Events Committee since 2014
  • Launched in 2015, Northland's “Extension 350” Project – I assisted develop the E350 Project and represented Beef+lambNZ on the original Governance Committee and the steering group from late 2015 to Nov 2018.
  • A member of the Northland Collaboration Group established in 2013 delivering free community dinners to remote Northland locations doing a minimum of 10 per year – many more in years of adverse events.
  • “Early Response Service” Representative for Northland – this relates to concerns from the public in reference to on-farm welfare and well-being of people and animals.

Timeline

Regional Leader

DairyNZ
11.2021 - Current

Regional Partner

OSPRI
07.2020 - 11.2021

Acute Recovery Manager

Ministry of Primary Industries
11.2018 - 06.2020

Regional Extension Manager

Beef + LambNZ
06.2014 - 11.2018

Senior Agribusiness Manager

Southland Building Society
05.2003 - 05.2014

Some College (No Degree) -

Otamatea High School

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