Jaron Elia
Tokoroa,WKO
Summary
I have been employed in the dairy industry for over 20 years and during this time I have gained experience in all roles in farming. I am a positive person with exceptional time management and I enjoy facing new challenges.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Manager
Dennely Farms Ltd
Tirau, WKO
06.2024 - 06.2025
Managed a system 5 high performance farm of 350 cows. Split calving.
Farm Manager
Lynlyse Farm Ltd
Te Kauwhata, WKO
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Directed daily farm operations to maximize crop yield and enhance resource management.
- Developed and implemented sustainable farming practices to enhance soil health and productivity.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and development to maintain high team performance standards.
- Coordinated planting schedules and crop rotations to maximize agricultural efficiency.
FARM MANAGER
Oraka Farms
Tirau
01.2022 - 06.2023
- 400 cows
- System 5
- Managed farm to a high standard of production, both spring and autumn calving.
HERD MANAGER
VS & RL Hunt Orakau Farms Limited
Te Awamutu
01.2010 - 01.2022
- 350 cows
- System 5
HERD MANAGER
Moorby Farms
Te Awamutu
01.2009 - 01.2010
- 700 cows / Calf rearing
- System 5
2IC FULL TIME
7 Of Us Limited, Gaskill Farm
Matamata
01.2008 - 01.2009
- 400 cows / Calf rearing full time
- System 3
FARM MANAGER
Te Pua Farms
Helensville
01.2002 - 01.2008
- 200 cows
- System 3
Glasshouse Supervisor
Gourmet Paparika
Helensville, AUK
2000 - 2002
Worked with a team at Gourmet Paparika as supervisor of glasshouse.
SLAUGHTER SUPERVISOR
Game Meats Meat Processing
Southhead, Helensville
01.1990 - 2000
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Trained new employees on proper meat processing techniques and workplace protocols
- Established and enforced quality control measures to elevate product standards.
- Coordinated workflows among team members to optimize production efficiency
Skills
- Oversaw maintenance and utilization of farm machinery to enhance agricultural efficiency
- Executed proficient management of two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles to enhance mobility solutions
- Assisted in efficient milk collection by operating milking equipment effectively Supported machinery performance through regular maintenance practices Contributed to high cleanliness and hygiene standards in the milking area through teamwork and collaboration
- Assisted in animal care initiatives to promote better welfare outcomes Supported community outreach programs to encourage responsible pet ownership Collaborated with teams to organize successful adoption events and fundraising activities
- Directed staff activities and executed strategies to enhance overall team effectiveness and efficiency
- Oversaw effluent management activities to ensure adherence to environmental compliance standards
- Oversaw feed distribution and pasture maintenance operations to optimize farm productivity
- Oversaw all facets of milk production to uphold quality standards and enhance operational efficiency
- Optimized workflows and implemented time management strategies to boost team productivity
- Optimized communication processes among teams to enhance collaboration efficiency
Certification
- Milk Quality 1 & 2
- Dairy Supervisor Level 3
- SCC Certificates
- AG ITO Mastitis Management
- AG ITO Agriculture Level 4
- Repro – In-Calf Module
- Veehof-Lameness Course
Timeline
Farm Manager
Dennely Farms Ltd
06.2024 - 06.2025
Farm Manager
Lynlyse Farm Ltd
06.2023 - 06.2024
FARM MANAGER
Oraka Farms
01.2022 - 06.2023
HERD MANAGER
VS & RL Hunt Orakau Farms Limited
01.2010 - 01.2022
HERD MANAGER
Moorby Farms
01.2009 - 01.2010
2IC FULL TIME
7 Of Us Limited, Gaskill Farm
01.2008 - 01.2009
FARM MANAGER
Te Pua Farms
01.2002 - 01.2008
SLAUGHTER SUPERVISOR
Game Meats Meat Processing
01.1990 - 2000
Glasshouse Supervisor
Gourmet Paparika
2000 - 2002