Dr. Harold Mayaba
Wakefield - Nelson,New Zealand
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong record of designing and delivering engaging, rigorous agribusiness courses. Collaborates effectively across departments and adapts to evolving academic needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in curriculum development, student assessment, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Brings real-world depth from managing multiple dairy and poultry farms, overseeing daily operations, quality, and compliance. Led the development of dairy and poultry farms from ground-breaking to full production.
Research background includes discrete-choice experiments (DCEs) to quantify consumer preferences and willingness-to-pay, as well as production-economics analyses to assess changes in production costs under policy shifts—translating evidence into practical decisions for agribusiness
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Lecturer
Rusangu University
03.2024 - Current
- Deliver lectures and develop curricula for agribusiness and agricultural management courses
- Mentor students on research projects and career development
- Prepare continuous assessment tests, final exam questions, and marking guides
Director
CH. Mayaba Transport Ltd
12.2016 - 07.2025
- Managed logistics and operations for a regional transport company, coordinating rubbish collection and recyclable-material pickups
Production Manager
Ewing Poultry
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Supervised poultry production operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Contributed to a 10% increase in overall productivity through process optimization
Assistance Farm Manager
Minus One Dairy Farm
10.2012 - 06.2013
Shed Manager
Bill Corin Dairy Farm
06.2013 - 04.2014
Herd Manager
Corriadale Dairy Farm
04.2011 - 10.2012
Farm Manager
Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Oversaw day-to-day farm operations, including livestock and crop production
- Implemented sustainable farming practices, leading to increase in yield
- Disseminated new technology to farmers through workshops
Livestock Officer
Rusangu University
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Led development of the dairy and poultry farm from ground-breaking to full production.
- Oversaw all daily operations and supervised staff.
- Served on the planning committee for new developments at the university farm.
Education
PhD - Applied Economics Focusing On Agribusiness.
Lincoln University
01.2024
Bachelor of Applied Management - Management
Southern Institute of Technology
01.2021
Bachelor of Applied Management in Agribusiness - Agribusiness
Southern Institute of Technology
01.2021
Master’s - Agribusiness.
Massey University
01.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of the People
01.2018
Graduate Diploma - Rural Studies Focusing On Agribusiness
Massey University
01.2017
Diploma - General Agriculture
University of Zambia
01.2010
Certificate - General Agriculture
Zambia College of Agriculture
01.2004
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Research and Data Analysis
- Agricultural Management and Production Systems
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Consumer behaviour
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Academic writing
- Online content delivery
- Mentoring students
Accomplishments
I was awarded an honorary doctorate by American Management University in recognition of my transformative leadership and resilience
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Travelling; public speaking; networking
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
Rusangu University
03.2024 - Current
Director
CH. Mayaba Transport Ltd
12.2016 - 07.2025
Production Manager
Ewing Poultry
01.2014 - 01.2019
Shed Manager
Bill Corin Dairy Farm
06.2013 - 04.2014
Assistance Farm Manager
Minus One Dairy Farm
10.2012 - 06.2013
Herd Manager
Corriadale Dairy Farm
04.2011 - 10.2012
Farm Manager
Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives
01.2007 - 01.2011
Livestock Officer
Rusangu University
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of the People
Diploma - General Agriculture
University of Zambia
Certificate - General Agriculture
Zambia College of Agriculture
PhD - Applied Economics Focusing On Agribusiness.
Lincoln University
Bachelor of Applied Management - Management
Southern Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Management in Agribusiness - Agribusiness
Southern Institute of Technology
Master’s - Agribusiness.
Massey University
Graduate Diploma - Rural Studies Focusing On Agribusiness
Massey University
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