Janet McKenzie
Oamaru North,Oamaru
Summary
I am highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. I possess a strong work ethic, am adaptable, a team player, hard working and adept at working effectively unsupervised, quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
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1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Milking Partnership
Searles Dairy Ltd
Waitaki Bridge, Oamaru
06.2024 - 05.2026
- Managed operations of 860-cow dairy farm, collaborating with business partner.
- Coordinated daily operations, covering milking, animal health, pasture, and feed management.
- Supervised staff to ensure productivity and quality standards on farm.
- Operated machinery for efficient farm operations while adhering to safety protocols.
Dairy Farm Assistant
Searles Dairy Ltd
Waitaki Bridge, Oamaru
11.2016 - 05.2024
- Facilitated daily milking routines to optimize milk production.
- Operated feeding equipment to provide proper nutrition for livestock.
- Observed animal health and communicated any concerns to management for timely intervention.
- Upheld cleanliness and hygiene standards in cowshed to promote animal health and safety.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working around livestock or machinery.
- Worked within a team to ensure efficiencies in all aspects of the farm.
Farm Manager
Dairy Holdings Ltd
Waimate, Waimate
06.2008 - 05.2016
- Managed daily operations and staff of dairy farm, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and maximizing productivity.
- Oversaw feed management practices to enhance nutrition and health of livestock, contributing to overall herd vitality.
- Monitored herd health, identifying issues and coordinating veterinary care.
- Facilitated compliance with industry regulations and safety standards on the farm.
- Carried out repairs or maintenance tasks as needed on farm buildings or equipment.
- Developed budgets and monitored expenses, maintaining financial discipline within allocated resources.
Skills
Collaborative team player
Dedicated and hardworking
Honesty and integrity
- Herd management
Dependable and reliable
Physical fitness and health
Open to new challenges
Certification
- Various awards from Fonterra and Dairy Holding such as Best Managed Farm
Timeline
Contract Milking Partnership
Searles Dairy Ltd
06.2024 - 05.2026
Dairy Farm Assistant
Searles Dairy Ltd
11.2016 - 05.2024
Farm Manager
Dairy Holdings Ltd
06.2008 - 05.2016