Courteney Coffey
Upper Hutt
Summary
A dedicated and experienced Farm Hand with broad knowledge of farming, pasture and stock management, and proven capabilities across a range of tasks – through intensive studies at Taratahi Ag Training Centre, gained knowledge and experience across all aspects of dairy farming in New Zealand. Maintains the highest health and safety standards – committed to promoting robust animal health. Works exceptionally well in the team setting – solid experience as a youth Pastor and childcare educator has facilitated the development of excellent communication skills and an ability to relate with people from all walks of life. Career goal is to progress in an area working with people. Administration and office management skills gained through previous and current roles. Recognised as being honest, trustworthy, friendly, approachable, hard-working, a fast learner and a team player.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Pastor
Lane Park Church
01.2020 - Current
- Provide spiritual guidance to young people, educate them about Christianity and encourage them to get involved in community outreach – present Bible studies and help with personal issues
Childcare Provider
Private Employment
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and well-being of children in care.
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote children's physical, emotional, and social development.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavioral concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and childcare facilities.
- Organized and kept the home clean and prepared meals for the entire family.
Customer Service Representative
Stihl Shop
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted customers with product selection, processed cash and card payments – maintained the store to a high level of presentation
Farm Hand
Theland Farm Group – Landcorp – Taharua Farm
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Theland is one of the largest dairy farm groups in New Zealand – Milk NZ manages 29 farms, milking 30k cows on 12k hectares. Landcorp Farming is a state-owned enterprise of the NZ government and operates a nationwide pastoral farming business of dairy, sheep, beef and deer farms, totalling over 365k hectares.
- Gained the following skills, knowledge and experience during studies and paid employment on various farms
- Pasture management, soil management and crop rotation
- Animal health, artificial insemination of cows, rearing calves from birth to weaning weight
- Effluent management, monitoring and identifying environmental impacts
- Health & Safety in the workplace, mental health management
- Fertiliser management, Primary Industry Financial Impact both globally and in New Zealand
- Preparing and maintaining budgets, creating spreadsheets and tax calculators
- Staff management and conflict resolution
- Basic engineering, heavy equipment health and safety, driving tractors, motorbikes, quad bikes and towing trailers
- Hygiene management in milking sheds, leading a team of 5 in completing a full milking cycle, including starting the plant, milking and clean-up
- Repairing and installing fencing, fixing water leaks, water and leeching management and working in extreme weather conditions
Receptionist
Fidelity Life
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Greeted visitors, directed them to appointments with insurance agents – managed inbound emails and post, booked couriers and responded to phone based enquiries
Waitress/Customer Service
Subway/Silverstream Retreat/Private Functions
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Took and served food and beverage orders – helped at weddings and other functions with setting up and cleaning, working in the kitchen, and serving guests
Education
Diploma - Theology
Annesbrook Bible College
Nelson, NZ01-2021
Certificate - Theological Studies
Annesbrook Christian College
Nelson, NZ01-2020
Diploma - Agriculture, Level 5
Central North Island Land Dairy Academy
Taupo, NZ01.2017
Certificate - Agriculture – National Certificate in Farming Skills, Level 3
Massey University – Taratahi Ag Training Centre
Masterton, NZ01.2016
Skills
- General Farm Duties
- Stock Rotation
- Milking
- Animal Movement & Care
- Customer Service
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Driving Farm Vehicles
- Equipment & Machinery
- People Management
- Repair & Maintenance
- Time & Workload Management
- Fencing
- Administration
- Public Speaking
- Childcare
- Youth development
Accomplishments
- Graduated top of the course at Taratahi
- Recipient of a People’s Choice Award at Annesbrook Bible College
Certification
- GrowSafe – Effluent – Milk Quality – Calf Rearing
- Artificial Insemination – First Aid Level 3 – Health & Hygiene – CPR
Awards
▪ Graduated top of the course at Taratahi
▪ Recipient of a People’s Choice Award at Annesbrook Bible College
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Work Status: New Zealand Citizen
- Licences: Full NZ Driver’s Licence
- Technology: MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint | General Internet Use
- Volunteer: Youth Group Leader – Helper at Community Dinners – Primary School Breakfast Club
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Private Employment
02.2024 - 06.2025
Youth Pastor
Lane Park Church
01.2020 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Stihl Shop
12.2019 - 01.2020
Farm Hand
Theland Farm Group – Landcorp – Taharua Farm
01.2019 - 12.2019
Receptionist
Fidelity Life
01.2014 - 01.2015
Waitress/Customer Service
Subway/Silverstream Retreat/Private Functions
01.2011 - 01.2012
Diploma - Theology
Annesbrook Bible College
Certificate - Theological Studies
Annesbrook Christian College
Diploma - Agriculture, Level 5
Central North Island Land Dairy Academy
Certificate - Agriculture – National Certificate in Farming Skills, Level 3
Massey University – Taratahi Ag Training Centre
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