Danny Taylor
Maungatautari,Cambridge
Summary
Dedicated Farm Hand with hands-on experience in livestock management and farm operations. Skilled in operating a variety of agricultural machinery, including tractors and tillers, while adhering to health and safety protocols. Proficient in managing daily farm operations to ensure efficiency. Strong work ethic and adaptability, committed to learning and advancing within the agricultural sector.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Poultry Farm Worker
Good Bird Poultry
Tirau
03.2025 - Current
- Operated poultry processing equipment for efficient production flow.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety standards.
- Assisted in the feeding and care of poultry to promote healthy growth.
- Documented daily activities and inventory levels for operational accuracy.
- Trained new workers on safety protocols and operational procedures consistently.
Earthmoving
South Civil Earthmoving
Rotorua
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Dug trenches, leveled ground surfaces, and performed other earthmoving activities with heavy machinery.
- Supervised the daily activities of a team of workers engaged in earthmoving operations, including grading, excavating, and backfilling.
- Oversaw site preparation, including land clearing and earthmoving, to ready sites for construction.
- Operated heavy machinery including backhoes and bulldozers for earthmoving projects.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Dairy farming
Lisa and Tim Thorburn
Maungatautari
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed daily milking operations and ensured cow health and comfort.
- Operated and maintained dairy equipment for optimal performance.
- Monitored feed quality and adjusted rations for livestock nutrition.
- Performed milking procedures and helped animals stay calm to promote maximum milk production.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain farm cleanliness and organization.
Dairy Farming
Bruce bays
Maungatautari
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored animal health and reported any concerns to management.
- Assisted in feeding and caring for dairy cattle daily.
- Operated milking equipment to ensure efficient milk collection.
- Maintained cleanliness of barns and milking areas consistently.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment daily.
Education
Cambridge High School
Cambridge Skills
- Equipment operation
- Livestock management
- Safety compliance
- Inventory documentation
- Machinery maintenance
- Farm machinery operation
- Heavy machinery handling
- Site preparation
- John Deere tractor operation
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Muck spreading operations
Maize transport
- Limited cultivation
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Limited cultivation
Certification
- - Restricted driver’s license
- Primary ITO level 1 poultry
Timeline
Poultry Farm Worker
Good Bird Poultry
03.2025 - Current
Earthmoving
South Civil Earthmoving
01.2025 - 03.2025
Dairy farming
Lisa and Tim Thorburn
09.2023 - 02.2025
Dairy Farming
Bruce bays
07.2022 - 07.2023
Cambridge High School