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Elise Alderson

Summary

I am a passionate young woman who is dedicated to learning and growing within the rural sector. Growing up on a small Certified organic farm growing garlic and lambs really ignited my passion for the industry.

Over the past 4 years I have had the opportunity to work on 3 different dairy farms in various roles, which has cemented this love for the agriculture.

I believe I demonstrate a strong work ethic with commitment to do a good job to the best of my ability. While also being trust- worthy, dependable and a strong communicator.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Relief Milking

Deep South Farms
12.2021 - 05.2023

Assisted as casual relief help with milking, herd health practices, effluent management, calf rearing and tractor work on farm.

Assistant Calf Rearer

Darrin Ingram
08.2023 - 10.2023

Assisting with the nutritional and health requirements of replacement calves and other calves. Encouraging them to grow out to optimal weight targets and thrive.


Farm Assistant

Premier Dairies
12.2024 - Current

A intensive dairy support farm with additional grass blocks, with the replacement heifers and bulls totalling 3,200 animals.

In this role, I have:

  • Enjoyed learning more through Primary ITO, based around the farm system
  • Helped to support/coach new staff
  • Participated to in helping improve overall animal health
  • Helped to achieve above target weights for livestock
  • Assumed responsibility of the farm when the farm manger is off


Education

Land-based Sustainability Practices (Level 3)

Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ
07-2024

Certificate in Farming (Level 3) - Dairy Farming

Primary ITO
Online
01-2026

Skills

  • Assist in pasture management - feed observations, break fencing, have learnt the basics of feed budgeting
  • Involved with property maintenance, including weed and pest control, fence and building maintenance, water supply repair
  • Able to monitor livestock health and intervene where required
  • Takes part in general machinery maintenance and tractor work
  • Collects and assists in management of farm data and technology Involving recording livestock weights, health records, plate metering, animal movements and virtual collars

Objective

I am looking to step forward in my farming career and learn about different farming systems and innovations in New Zealand's thriving agriculture scene. Through participating at Lincoln, I hope to learn more in depth about farm suitability to the surrounding environment, community and the sustainability for functioning of the farm itself to gain a higher level view over the industry as a whole.

Interests

Primarily I love being in the great outdoors which has led me to enjoy tramping, dirt bikes, 4WDriving, swimming & hunting


Music has been a big part of my school years For over 11 years I have been learning the Piano and have successfully graduated to Level 5


The love of tasty food has inspired many hours of cooking & baking which is my creative outlet



Workplace Training

  • Tractor Maintenance - 2025 Information based around overall functioning and certain procedures or habits to help maintain the tractors and implements.


  • Quad and Side x Side Health and Safety training - 07/2024 Based around the importance of safely operating vehicles on farm and what effects weight and load have on bike handling.

Timeline

Farm Assistant

Premier Dairies
12.2024 - Current

Assistant Calf Rearer

Darrin Ingram
08.2023 - 10.2023

Relief Milking

Deep South Farms
12.2021 - 05.2023

Land-based Sustainability Practices (Level 3)

Southern Institute of Technology

Certificate in Farming (Level 3) - Dairy Farming

Primary ITO
Elise Alderson