Keeva Hintz
Summary
Self-motivated and very driven with extensive experience in leadership positions and working in team environments. I manage time efficiently and work well under pressure. I thrive off challenges and love physically and mentally demanding activities. Currently in my fourth year at Lincoln University studying a Bachelor of Agriculture Science with honours. Whilst completing work I am driven to reach my full potential and strive to produce high quality work, which is reflected in course grades and a GPA of 6.67. Having grown up on a dairy farm in Taranaki, I am enthusiastic to make positive changes in this sector. Have a keen interest in all primary industries, however, have a very strong passion for animal science, genetics and sustainable practice. Driven by collaboration, learning and innovation within the agriculture industry, and aim to inform and inspire upcoming generations on the future solutions and transformations in the farming industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Taranaki Regional Council Summer Student Internship
Taranaki Regional Council
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Summer internship role in the Land Management Department working with the Hill Country Team.
- Assisted in a ArcGIS project whereby STRESS funded afforestation blocks were graded.
- Streamlined office processes for improved efficiency and time management through regular organization and filing.
- Worked in the Lepperton Poplar and Willow Nursery doing summer pruning.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Front of House Waitress
Shining Peak
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Front of house waitress at shining peak
- Includes looking after customers and ensuring that all their needs are meet and their experience is enjoyable.
General Worker & Casual Shepherd
Rotomate Sheep and Beef Farm
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Over the 2021/22 summer I completed my university practical work on a sheep and beef farm located in Pio Pio, King Country; Rotomate Station
- During this period I managed 1 of 4 blocks of land, whereby I had responsibility of 12 mobs of bulls and 2 mobs of sheep
- My main role in this job was shepherding, however, on a day to day basis my role also included a lot of stock work and general farm work
- This included, vaccinating, drenching and weighing stock, fencing, checking water and power across the farm, docking, shearing, crutching, weed and pest control, feeding out supplement to stock and small experience in soil testing and spore counts
- Since my summer employment here, Mathew and Kim Sherriff have had me back over university holidays for casual work.
General Farm Worker
Clear View Goat Farm, Shane McDonald
03.2018 - 01.2020
- In this job I have worked in multiple positions, including relief milking, rearing kids and general farm hand
- This included milking morning and night, as well as setting up the milking sheds and full shed and system wash downs
- After milking wash downs consisted of a variety chemicals that were to be measured accurately, and a precise procedure of adding them to different waters to be run through the sheds system
- Rearing kids required feeding twice daily and providing extensive care for them
- I also helped with general farm work and maintenance required.
Education
Bachelor of Agriculture Science with Honours - Agricultural Sciences
Lincoln University
11.2024
NCEA -
New Plymouth Girls' High School
11.2020
Skills
- Interpersonal communications
- Outgoing and approachable
- Self-motivated and driven
- Fast learner
- Punctual and organised
- Good work ethic
- Leadership
- Adaptability and ability to work under pressure
- Honesty
Sports Cultural Activities
- Taranaki u18 captaincy 2018,2019, leadership team 2017,2018,2019
- Taranaki u18 sevens captaincy 2019
- Te Atiawa captaincy 2019
- NPGHS 1st XV and 7s captaincy 2017,2018,2019
- Nominated for Sport Taranaki Junior Sportswoman of the year 2019
- Northern Region Maori rugby selection
- Taranaki Women's Rugby Academy selection
- Kendra Cocksedge trophy for most dedicated player
- Taranaki Whio development team and training squad
- Selection for the Chiefs invitational tournament
- Graduation from the International Rugby Academy of New Zealand
- Most Valuable Player award for Secondary Schools Rugby competition
Accomplishments
- NPGHS special award for service to school
- NPGHS special award for top house score in sporting activities
- DairyNZ Scholar
- John Young Fonterra Scholar
- Bashford Nicholls Scholarship recipient 2021
- LA Alexander Scholarship Recipient 2021
- Alexander and Gladys Shepherd Scholarship Recipient 2020
- Ann Sinclair Scholarship Recipient 2021
Leadership Experience
- NPGHS Tutor Group Representative 2016,2018,2019
- Tokomaru Waka Huia Council 2020
- New Plymouth Girls' High School sports council 2016,2020
- NPGHS school council 2017,2019
- NPGHS social committee
- Year Representative of Scotland's Hostel
- Tokomaru House captain 2020
- Tuhonohono Kawai Huia representative
- Lincoln University Young Farmers sub-committee
Hobbies and Interests
- Running
- Free diving & spear fishing
- Skiing
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Gym
- Farming
References
Shane McDonald, Employer
shanemac@hotmail.co.nz
0272442404
Timeline
Taranaki Regional Council Summer Student Internship
Taranaki Regional Council
11.2023 - 02.2024
Front of House Waitress
Shining Peak
11.2022 - 02.2023
General Worker & Casual Shepherd
Rotomate Sheep and Beef Farm
01.2021 - 02.2022
General Farm Worker
Clear View Goat Farm, Shane McDonald
03.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Agriculture Science with Honours - Agricultural Sciences
Lincoln University
NCEA -
New Plymouth Girls' High School
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