Open To Work
Benjamin Pease
Otorohanga,WKO
Summary
Experienced Dairy Farm Assistant with practical skills in milking, animal handling, shed cleaning, feeding, fencing support, and general farm maintenance. Known for being dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work long hours in all weather conditions. Comfortable following instructions, working to deadlines, and keeping farm operations running smoothly.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farm Assistant
Heywood Farms
Otorohanga, Waikato
03.2026 - Current
- Operate milking machines efficiently while following strict hygiene standards to protect herd health and milk quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of barns and milking equipment to minimise contamination risks and ensure compliance with audit standards.
- Safely operate tractors, trucks, loaders, skid-steers and other machinery to support daily farm operations and feeding schedules.
- Monitored herd behaviour and condition, promptly reporting issues to avert illness and minimise production loss.
Butter Packer
Fonterra
Te Awamutu, Waikato
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Packaged dairy products according to quality standards, enabling team to consistently achieve daily output targets.
- Monitored and operated packaging machinery, ensuring smooth line operations and minimising downtime.
- Kept packing area clean and organised to uphold food safety standards and enhance workflow efficiency.
Motorcycle Courier
DX Mail
Hamilton, Waikato
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Navigated busy urban areas to consistently achieve high volume of daily deliveries.
- Delivered mail and parcels across assigned routes, consistently meeting delivery timeframes and customer expectations.
- Coordinated with dispatch on traffic changes and delays to maintain timely deliveries.
- Conducted safety checks and maintenance on motorcycle, minimizing breakdowns and ensuring safe operation.
Firewood Business Operations Manager
Self Employed
Otorohanga, Waikato
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed small firewood operation, overseeing cutting, splitting, stacking, and delivery to ensure timely service.
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships, generating repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Promoted services locally, enhancing customer base and securing consistent work throughout the season.
Education
Certificate - Beekeeping
Land-Based Training
Te AwamutuNCEA Level 3 - Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Agriculture/Horticulture, Science
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Welbourn, New Plymouth 07.2020 - 08.2021
NCEA Level 1 and 2 - English, Mathematics, Science
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu , Te Awamutu 06.2018 - 07.2020
Tihoi Venture School Programme - Leadership, self-management, outdoor pursuits, and community living
St Pauls Collegiate
Welbourn, New Plymouth 02.2018 - 07.2018
Skills
- Dairy Processing Techniques
- Livestock Care Practices
- Animal husbandry
- Quality Assurance
- Sanitation Practices
- Inventory Management
- Product Handling
Certification
- Class 2 Truck Licence
- Forklift Licence
- Full Car Licence
- Workplace First Aid Certificate
- Motorcycle Learner's Licence
Awards And Scholarships
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$24/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Dairy Farm Assistant
Heywood Farms
03.2026 - Current
Butter Packer
Fonterra
10.2025 - 02.2026
Motorcycle Courier
DX Mail
12.2023 - 08.2025
Firewood Business Operations Manager
Self Employed
01.2022 - 09.2023
NCEA Level 3 - Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Agriculture/Horticulture, Science
New Plymouth Boys' High School
07.2020 - 08.2021
NCEA Level 1 and 2 - English, Mathematics, Science
Te Awamutu College
06.2018 - 07.2020
Tihoi Venture School Programme - Leadership, self-management, outdoor pursuits, and community living
St Pauls Collegiate
02.2018 - 07.2018
Certificate - Beekeeping
Land-Based Training