Charlie Kinney
Christchurch
Summary
22-year-old student at Lincoln University studying a Master of Management in Agribusiness. Graduated from a Bachelor of Agriculture degree from Lincoln University in 2022. Grew up in Culverden on a dairy farm milking 1,200 cows and have an intensive beef finishing farm. Currently living in Christchurch with 5 other guys from the boarding house at school. A practical, intelligent, switched-on person who is numbers orientated and very particular in making sure tasks are done correctly and to a high standard. Have a good work ethic and am willing to work hard to get the job done and be pushed out of comfort zones. Enjoy learning a diverse range of topics to broaden skill set as much as possible while young. Work well with people building connections and can naturally lead and organise a group of people to work hard and effectively.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship
Rabobank New Zealand
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Gained insight into the world of banking.
- Spent my time shadowing an account manager analysing finances, doing farm budgets and loan proposals for clients and looked at prospecting new clients.
- Started to build connections and rapport with staff and clients.
- Got a brief insight into credit and financial restructuring.
Summer Job
Braided Waters Farming LTD
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Family-run farming business with 600ha of intensive non-irrigated land, finishing lambs, wagyu, beef and deer, and dairy grazing and breeding ewe flock.
- Took interest into the business side of farm going through financial numbers and future projects and ideas to increase profitability of their business.
- Increased stockmanship skills with beef, sheep, and deer.
Summer Job
Carrfields Contracting
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Raking in front of silage chopper or baler and driving square baler for straw.
- Learnt how to work long hours without breaks.
Family Farm
Ballindalloch Farm Ltd
- My family’s farming business which includes dairy and beef finishing.
- Requires all sorts of agriculture work including stock work, milking cows, tractor work, fencing, machinery repairs and maintenance, welding, and teamwork as there is a large team of staff working on farm.
- Has included project manager type work with land developments and projects.
Education
Master of Management in Agribusiness - Agribusiness
Lincoln University
Lincoln, NZ02.2024
Bachelor of Agriculture -
Lincoln University
Lincoln, NZ2022
NCEA Level 1, 2 And 3 Excellence Endorsed -
St Andrew’s College
Christchurch, NZ2019
Skills
- Good people skills and building connections and rapport
- Willingness to learn and grow knowledge and skillset as much as possible
- Hard working
- Good on-farm practical skills
- Ability to organise groups of people Have organised multiple trips away including a group of 34 mates to Gold Coast for New Years, sorting everyone's flights and accommodation
- Ability to organise groups of people Have organised multiple trips away including a group of 34 mates to the Gold Coast for New Years, sorting everyone's flights and accommodation
Community Service
- Hurunui Rugby Football Club working bees and ground preparation
- Culverden Rugby Football Club working bees and ground preparation
- Feeding the homeless at Latimer Square
- Track help for trail rides
Referees
Chris Kelliher
Account Manager at Rabobank
Mobile: 0212416934
Dave Harper
Owner/Manager of Braided Waters Farming Ltd
Mobile: 0272529040
Gerald Mckerchar
Manager at Carrfields Contracting
Mobile: 0272331876
Timeline
Internship
Rabobank New Zealand
11.2022 - 12.2022
Summer Job
Braided Waters Farming LTD
11.2021 - 02.2022
Summer Job
Carrfields Contracting
11.2020 - 02.2021
Family Farm
Ballindalloch Farm Ltd
Master of Management in Agribusiness - Agribusiness
Lincoln University
Bachelor of Agriculture -
Lincoln University
NCEA Level 1, 2 And 3 Excellence Endorsed -
St Andrew’s College
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