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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
Southland
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
Southland
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
Southland, New Zealand
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