My interests off farm are fishing diving and playing social rugby for Tokanui Rugby Club
Bruce O'Reilly
Invercargill
Summary
Ever since a young age I have been keen on farming and I am driven to progress through the dairy industry with the ultimate goal of farm ownership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Milker
Morton Downs Ltd
06.2025 - Current
- Currently managing 530 cows on a medium-high input herd, budgeted production of 540 kg MS per cow.
- With 420 cows wintered on the milking platform, utilizing grass and baleage.
- Operating halter collars since January 2025.
Herd Manager
Morton Downs Ltd
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted all tasks related to running a 530 herd through a 54 rotary shed.
- Manage the pasture and complete feed budgets.
Assistant Herd Manager
Dourie Farming Ltd
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Milked 1,100 cows, split the herd through a 42 and 60 bale rotary sheds . The farm used a cubicle feed pad for the shoulders of the season and for wintering. All young stock are reared on the farm, while beef calves were fattened inside on a intensive diet until 200-300 kg.
- Key responsibilities were to manage the dairy staff on their day-to-day roles and to ensure jobs were completed to a high standard.
- Record the herds' animal health records, and ensure farms are hitting budgeted targets.
Tractor Operator
Caldwell Contracting
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Operated large modern tractors with a wide range of equipment, maintaining gear to high standards.
- Managed the baling team for a season, focused on strong communication with clients, and skills in managing workers.
Education
Verdon College
Invercargill10-2018
Skills
- Animal health records
- On farm reporting for Fonterra and Environment Southland
- Pasture management
Technical skills
- Mange a team- I have had experience in managing full time employees as well as seasonal workers
- Communication- I Pride myself on making sure farm owners are kept update on the seasons progress
- Work ethic- I have a strong work ethic and always trying to gain more experience in the dairy industry
Personal skills
Interests
Timeline
Contract Milker
Morton Downs Ltd
06.2025 - Current
Herd Manager
Morton Downs Ltd
10.2023 - 05.2025
Assistant Herd Manager
Dourie Farming Ltd
11.2022 - 10.2023
Tractor Operator
Caldwell Contracting
03.2019 - 07.2022
Verdon College