Caleb Smith
Oamaru,Duntroon
Summary
Experienced in the agricultural sector, currently employed at a 950-cow dairy farm near Duntroon. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) from Lincoln University, greatly expanding knowledge and skills in the industry. Deep passion for agriculture, driven to continuously learn and grow in the sector. Ultimate goal is to establish and manage productive and environmentally sustainable farming land, contributing to the viable growth of the agricultural sector.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farmer (2IC/Irrigation Manager)
Chardan Farms
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored and optimized milk production quality and quantity for a herd of 950 cows, maintaining consistent high standards.
- Managed and resolved issues across all farm irrigation systems (pivots, fixed grids, and K-lines), ensuring efficient water distribution and crop & pasture growth.
- Responded promptly to the needs of sick cows, ensuring their health and overall well-being.
- Overseen pasture management, ensuring proper rotation and adapting grazing schedules to weather events, maintaining pasture health and supporting herd nutrition.
Dairy Farm (Young Stock Manager/2IC Manager)
Tony Dodunski
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Gain a good understanding of Pasture management
- Gain a good understanding of animal welfare and health care
- Gain a good understanding of variety of irrigation systems (rotorainers, central pivot, Sprinklers, k-lines ect)
Ag Assist
Tony Dodunski & Mark Greenside
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Co-founder of Ag Assist. My role was Relationship Manager, responsible for over 50 employees.
- I developed skills and knowledge of how to deal with staff
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Retro Fitting Agent (Halter)
Bruce McGarth
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Using technology for uploading/reassigning collars to dairy cows.
- Hands on dealing with animals taking collars off and on them
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Contractor Tractor Driver
Dean Laurie
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Mowing, trailer work such as silage and baleage , power-harrowing, raking.
- Maintenance and upkeep services with tractors.
Dairy Farm Assistant
Tracey Currin
04.2014 - 08.2020
- Followed safety-based and successful protocols to build trust and break animals in for farm or performance requirements.
- Used tractors, trucks, trailers, and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
Education
Outward Bound
Anakiwa, NZ01-2024
Level 4 Milk Quality
Primary ITO
01-2024
Grassroots Dairy Management Grad Programme
01-2023
Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) -
Lincoln University
Lincoln, New Zealand, NZ01-2022
Skills
- Leadership – Selected to be an exclusive member of the Lincoln University Future Leaders Scholar Programme
- Team-work- Member of several sports teams, competed at National Level
- Stockmanship - Handling and dealing with stock in a quite matter
- Staff management - Exposure and delegation on a day-to-day basis
- Irrigation systems - Understanding and implementing a variety of systems
- Pasture management - nutrient application, monitoring growth, timely grazed
- Tractor skills- confidence in operating machinery and implements on steep terrain, maintenance of machinery and implements
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Chairperson of Upper Waitaki Young Farmers Club (Current)
- Kurow squash club member (2024-current)
- Lincoln University Future Leaders 3rd year executive member (2022)
- Executive member Handy Landy's Club (2022)
- Lincoln University Hunting Club general member (2022)
- Lincoln Young Farmers general member (2022)
- Lincoln Student Volunteer Army (SVA) executive member (2021)
- Whangarei Boys High School 1st XI Hockey team (2019)
- Northland Under 18 Men's Hockey team (2019)
- Volunteer coach at Kamo Swimming Club (2016-2019)
Timeline
Dairy Farmer (2IC/Irrigation Manager)
Chardan Farms
12.2023 - Current
Retro Fitting Agent (Halter)
Bruce McGarth
06.2022 - 07.2022
Ag Assist
Tony Dodunski & Mark Greenside
01.2022 - 09.2022
Dairy Farm (Young Stock Manager/2IC Manager)
Tony Dodunski
03.2021 - 12.2023
Contractor Tractor Driver
Dean Laurie
11.2020 - 02.2021
Dairy Farm Assistant
Tracey Currin
04.2014 - 08.2020
Outward Bound
Level 4 Milk Quality
Primary ITO
Grassroots Dairy Management Grad Programme
Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) -
Lincoln University
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