Heidi Schwarz
Summary
Adaptable and versatile professional with diverse experience across sectors such as agriculture, legal support, client account management, and operational coordination. Seeking to leverage these strengths in roles related to animal welfare or agri-operations support. Recognized for my attention to detail, strong work ethic, adaptability and strong interpersonal communication skills. Adept at working effectively autonomously and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor - Livestock Auctions
National Saleyards Ltd
Rodney District
2025 - Current
- Fulfilling a variety of roles in the yards and auction floor for livestock auctions
Animal Care Coordinator
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation
South Waikato
2021 - 2025
- Ropiha Dairy Support Unit (DSU), operating 625 hectares with 3,000 - 6,000 stock range
- Additionally managed a 60-hectare runoff block with 150-200 stock
- Coordinated all stock shifts, feeding, break fencing
- Administered all vaccinations, drenching and other required treatments
- Plate-metered pastures, controlled weeds, and handled weather-related damage
- Assisted contractors during mating season
- Trained new and casual staff
- Daily care and coordination of all aspects required to rear calves from birth through to weaning, transfer to the Dairy Support Unit farms or livestock auction
- Served on the Health & Safety Committee
- Received multiple DSU awards; 2021-2023: DSU of the Year, Best Stock Management and Best Reproduction Awards
Key Account Manager Manager (National)
Movinghub NZ Ltd
Auckland
2017 - 2020
- Onboarded all Harcourts offices, New Zealand's largest real estate company
- Expanded client base from 300 to 500+ accounts nationwide
- Relocated for 10 months to support South Island growth
- Weekly strategy meetings with Tenancy.co.nz to drive partnership expansion
- Resolved escalated issues, supported onboarding, and created tailored sales materials
- Attended and sponsored annual real estate industry events
Litigation Support Manager
Meredith Connell
Auckland
2015 - 2017
- Established an in-house discovery support unit, eliminating reliance on third parties
- Authored 'Guide to eDiscovery' handbook for litigation staff
- Recruited and mentored litigation support graduates into solicitor roles
- Managed end-to-end discovery process
- Advising clients in regards to best practices in electronic discovery and protocols
- Committee member for 'PaperLESS' initiative project team, objective to create an end to end electronic file
Evidence & Data Coordinator
Financial Markets Authority NZ
2012 - 2015
Legal Executive
Westpac NZ Ltd
2012 - 2012
EA to CEO
British Security Industry Association
United Kingdom
2011 - 2012
Paralegal
Gowling WLG
Canada
2008 - 2010
Billing Coordinator
Kinetiq NZ Ltd
2005 - 2008
Education
Diploma of Interior Design -
The Institute of Interior Design
Some College (No Degree) -
Agritech New Zealand
Supervision - Leading a Team -
Employers and Manufacturers Association
Legal Executive Diploma -
NZ Law Society
Small Business Management -
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Skills
- Animal care and livestock coordination
- Project and operations management
- Strategic relationship building
- Training and team leadership
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Problem-solving and risk management
- Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Process optimization
Accomplishments
2021 – 2024 Dairy Support Unit of the Year, Best Stock Management and Best Reproduction Awards
Interests
- I'm an enthusiastic traveler, having visited 19 countries to date, with a particular fondness for exploring New Zealand. Beyond my passion for animals and farming, I enjoy hiking, true crime podcasts and interior design. I also can’t resist an espresso martini!
References
- Mark Glasgow, DSU Operations Manager
Wairarapa Moana Inc.
ropiha@wairarapamoana.org.nz
021 885 935
- Diego Gomez, General Manager
Dairy Trust Taranaki
gm@dtt.kiwi
027 283 7922
Timeline
Contractor - Livestock Auctions
National Saleyards Ltd
2025 - Current
Animal Care Coordinator
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation
2021 - 2025
Key Account Manager Manager (National)
Movinghub NZ Ltd
2017 - 2020
Litigation Support Manager
Meredith Connell
2015 - 2017
Evidence & Data Coordinator
Financial Markets Authority NZ
2012 - 2015
Legal Executive
Westpac NZ Ltd
2012 - 2012
EA to CEO
British Security Industry Association
2011 - 2012
Paralegal
Gowling WLG
2008 - 2010
Billing Coordinator
Kinetiq NZ Ltd
2005 - 2008
Diploma of Interior Design -
The Institute of Interior Design
Some College (No Degree) -
Agritech New Zealand
Supervision - Leading a Team -
Employers and Manufacturers Association
Legal Executive Diploma -
NZ Law Society
Small Business Management -
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand