Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Objective
Certification
References
Timeline
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Benji Kinraid

Parawera,Te Awamutu

Summary

I recently moved from Golden Bay to a dairy farm in Parawera with my parents. I did a majority of the tractor work on my previous farm, and did some part time work for our local contractor driving tractors. I am hard working, enthusiastic and keen to learn more.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machinery Operator

TG Contracting
Golden Bay, NZ
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Operated agricultural machinery, including a mower, rake, tedder, disc drill, and hedge trimmer.
  • Carted rock and gravel using a tip trailer
  • Loaded and carted bales
  • Carried out seasonal work as part of a contracting team

Farm Assistant

Family Dairy Farm
Golden Bay, NZ
01.2022 - 05.2025
  • Regularly drove the tractor for feeding out, bale loading, and general farm tasks
  • Fed silage and bales to stock
  • Helped with basic maintenance and livestock handling
  • Helped with crop planting and harvesting to support dairy operations.

Education

Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu, NZ

Skills

  • Machinery Operation
  • Quick Learner
  • Punctuality
  • Teamwork
  • Listening & Communication
  • Safety compliance
  • GPS navigation

Objective

My goal is to work driving tractors full time from November, and am available for weekend/holiday work for the remainder of this school year.

Certification

Restricted Driver's License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Machinery Operator

TG Contracting
11.2024 - 05.2025

Farm Assistant

Family Dairy Farm
01.2022 - 05.2025

Te Awamutu College
Benji Kinraid