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 Zealand06-2023
New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture, Primary Industry Skills - Level 2 -
Vision College
Hamilton, New Zealand06.2023
Dairy Herd Management -
Unified Engineering Workers Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Polomolok, South Cotabato, Philippines10.2022
Milk Production and Farm Management Training Course -
Dairy Square Agri-Trading
General Santos City, Philippines03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines01.2011
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