Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
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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
Invercargill
10-2018

Skills

    Technical skills

  • Animal health records
  • On farm reporting for Fonterra and Environment Southland
  • Pasture management

    Personal 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

Interests

My interests off farm are fishing diving and playing social rugby for Tokanui Rugby Club

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
Bruce O'Reilly