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JOSE MARIE GARCHITORENA

Hamilton,New Zealand

Summary

Dedicated Herd Manager with proven expertise at SK Farms Limited in optimizing milk production and maintaining high-quality standards. Skilled in livestock handling and inventory management, I excel in fostering a safe and efficient work environment. My strong work ethic and effective communication ensure the well-being of animals and the success of farm operations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Herd Manager

SK Farms Limited
Hamilton, New Zealand
10.2025 - Current
  • Performed milk harvesting operations to ensure quality standards
  • Follows proper farm procedures so only milk of the finest quality is presented for collection
  • Ensuring that animals arrive on time to milking parlor, while walking at their own pace
  • Maintains hygiene and cleanliness standards in and around the milking parlor
  • Trained new staff in animal handling and farm safety protocols to ensure compliance and safety.
  • Managed treatment, reporting, and recording of animal health issues promptly to ensure animal welfare.
  • Provided daily care for animals on the farm.
  • Assists with moving and handling animals safely
  • Assists with feed allocation, sets break fences
  • Calf Rearing
  • Conducted regular inventory checks of feed and supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Conducted various farm tasks to support daily operations
  • Completes general farm maintenance such as weed control and permanent fencing
  • Cleans and maintains the milking plant and reports any faults in a timely manner
  • Maintains motorbike, quad bike and any other farm vehicles
  • Stock Management
  • Keeping up to date records in Dairy Diary.
  • Shifting Irrigator

Farm Assistant

Bosbry Trust
Hamilton, New Zealand
06.2023 - 10.2025
  • Executed milk harvesting procedures to ensure optimal quality and compliance with farm standards.
  • Executed milking procedures to ensure compliance with farm standards and maintain milk quality
  • Carries out milking tasks and helps set up milking parlor prior to milking
  • Follows proper farm procedures so only milk of the finest quality is presented for collection
  • Maintains hygiene and cleanliness standards in and around the milking parlor
  • Ensuring that animals arrive on time to milking parlor, while walking at their own pace
  • Managed daily care and monitoring of livestock to ensure their health and well-being.
  • Treating, reporting and recording any animal health issues in a timely manner
  • Facilitated safe movement and handling of animals to minimize stress during transportation
  • Assists with feeding stock on-farm and growing young stock
  • Assists with feed allocation, sets break fences
  • Nurtured calves through feeding, monitoring, and providing care to support their early life stages.
  • Maintained cleanliness and operational readiness of milking plant, promptly reporting any faults to ensure continuous operation
  • Performed various farm maintenance tasks, including weed control and repairing fences, to enhance farm operations.
  • Operated and relocated irrigation systems to optimize water distribution across agricultural fields.

Education

Farm Assistant On-the-Job Training -

MV Trust
New Zealand
06-2023

New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture, Primary Industry Skills - Level 2 -

Vision College
Hamilton, New Zealand
06.2023

Dairy Herd Management -

Unified Engineering Workers Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Polomolok, South Cotabato, Philippines
10.2022

Milk Production and Farm Management Training Course -

Dairy Square Agri-Trading
General Santos City, Philippines
03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines
01.2011

Skills

  • Milking procedures
  • Animal health monitoring
  • Livestock handling
  • Calving assistance
  • Tractor operation
  • Electric fence installation
  • Fencing maintenance
  • Motorbike and quad operation
  • Inventory management
  • Computer literacy
  • Pressure management
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Responsibility and trustworthiness
  • Strong work ethic
  • English fluency
  • Communication skills

Hobbies and Interests

  • Likes Hiking
  • Spending time with family and friends

References

  • Samuel Stephen M. Loveria, Farm Manager, SK Farms Ltd, 02108484144
  • John Vincent Obed, 2IC, Cawte Farms Ltd., 0291265069, johnvincentobed@gmail.com

Personal Information

Nationality: Filipino

Timeline

Herd Manager

SK Farms Limited
10.2025 - Current

Farm Assistant

Bosbry Trust
06.2023 - 10.2025

Farm Assistant On-the-Job Training -

MV Trust

New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture, Primary Industry Skills - Level 2 -

Vision College

Dairy Herd Management -

Unified Engineering Workers Multi-Purpose Cooperative

Milk Production and Farm Management Training Course -

Dairy Square Agri-Trading

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
JOSE MARIE GARCHITORENA