Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

AMJAD PASHA

Waimate,CAN

Summary

Skilled in dairy operations and team collaboration with over 22 permanent staff members, I excelled as a Contract Milker for Waitonui Mill Trust, managing up to 4750 cows across multiple farms. Demonstrated expertise in milk harvesting, animal health, and optimizing pasture management. Proven track record in enhancing farm productivity and implementing cost-effective strategies, underpinned by strong leadership and efficient resource allocation.

Professional dairy farmer with extensive experience in milking and livestock management. Known for consistent performance in maintaining quality and productivity. Collaborative team player with focus on achieving operational goals and adapting to changing farm needs.

Industrious Milker skilled in dairy equipment maintenance and bovine care with over 8 years in farming industry. Dependable and focused with aptitude for managing animal health.

Competent Dairy Farmer with extensive experience with all types of automated milking systems. Outstanding performance in Irrigation Scheduling, Recording and achieving irrigation goals on time for effective pasture growth and a effectively multitasking skills in all areas of dairy management.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

LOWER ORDER SHARE MILKER

RODGER LAMB
06.2018 - Current

25% LOWER ORDER SHARE MILKER- 500 COWS


CONTRACT MILKER

WAITONUI MILL TRUST
06.2022 - 05.2024

CONTRACT MILKER: 4 Dairy farms for year 2022 season and 3 dairy farms for 23-24 season total of 3 sheds and 22 staff members and approx 4500-4750 cows.

  • Delivered strong communication with team members, ensuring efficient task coordination and effective collaboration on farm daily operations.
  • Efficiently handled emergency situations involving animals or personnel by quickly assessing concerns and taking appropriate action steps.
  • Trained new staff members on safe operating procedures and efficient milking techniques to maintain consistent work standards across the team.
  • Milked 1600 cows in 60 bale rotary shed at Elderslie Farm
  • Milked 1550 cows in 60 bale Rotary shed at Burnside Farm
  • Milked 850 cows in 60 bale rotary shed at Sunset Farm
  • Milked 550 cows in 40 ASHB shed at St Helens Farm
  • Coordinated daily workflow to optimize resource allocation and farm productivity.
  • Rotated Stock between farms for better grazing areas to provide enough access to pasture and optimum utilisation of milking platform.

Contract Milker

Bluecliffs Dairy
06.2019 - 05.2022

Contract Milking:

Conducted regular performance evaluations of the farm with Farm Consultant provided by owner (Monthly) and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement in work quality. Collaborated with farm owners to develop annual budgets and financial plans, resulting in cost-effective operation strategies. Optimized pasture management practices to maximize grazing efficiency and promote sustainable land use.

Ensured accurate record keeping of milk production, animal health, and farm operations data for informed decision making.

LOWER ORDER SHARE-MILKER

GRANT AND VIKKI PURVIS
06.2016 - 05.2017

Lower order share milking contract:

Responsible for overall management of the farm in conjunction with farm owner/s. Self-employed and had own business structure and financial budget.

Generally responsible for meeting farm goals, in terms of production, stock, feed, environment, machinery and people management, to monitor, analyse, interpret and report appropriate benchmarks.

Ensuring farm policies and plans are implemented. Is responsible for meeting the budget and accountable for farm expenses.

Education

MPM AGRIBUSINESS - Agribusiness (PRIMARY INDUSTRIES)

University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ
02-2016

MBA - Business Administration

BEDFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
UNITED KINGDOM
03-2013

Skills

Dairy operations:

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Milk Harvesting and Animal Health
  • Irrigation expertise( Pivots, K-lines, Fix grids and Rotarainers)
  • Livestock handling
  • Feeding schedules
  • Milking systems Sanitation protocols
  • Nutritional management
  • Time management
  • Breeding programs
  • Record keeping
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

CONTRACT MILKER

WAITONUI MILL TRUST
06.2022 - 05.2024

Contract Milker

Bluecliffs Dairy
06.2019 - 05.2022

LOWER ORDER SHARE MILKER

RODGER LAMB
06.2018 - Current

LOWER ORDER SHARE-MILKER

GRANT AND VIKKI PURVIS
06.2016 - 05.2017

MPM AGRIBUSINESS - Agribusiness (PRIMARY INDUSTRIES)

University of Waikato

MBA - Business Administration

BEDFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
AMJAD PASHA