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Laura Bryant

Oamaru

Summary

Motivated and adaptable worker with extensive experience in livestock management and on-farm operations. Expertise in stock handling, animal health, and pasture management, supported by hands-on experience with sheep, beef, and dairy farming. Proficient in operating a diverse range of farm machinery and performing general maintenance while effectively responding to seasonal demands. Recognized for a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a steadfast commitment to animal welfare, demonstrating flexibility in tackling various tasks that contribute to the overall success of the farm.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

2IC/Manager

Sammac Pastoral Ltd
06.2024 - Current
  • Supporting the day-to-day running of a 450 cow dairy farm, utilising halter collars for virtual fencing, health alerts and improved grazing efficiency.
  • Monitoring animal health and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with vets and sharemilker.
  • Maintaining farm infrastructure, machinery, and irrigation systems to ensure operational reliability.

Shepherd General

Puketoi Angus
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Operated farm vehicles and equipment including motorbikes, side by sides, and tractors etc.
  • Assisted with mustering, yardwork, and animal husbandry tasks including drenching, vaccinating, and tailing etc.
  • Operated a wide range of implements including drilling, heavy rolling, feeding out, double mowing, spreading fert, raking and general farm maintenance.

Herd Manager

Kahurangi Skies Ltd
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Carried out tractor work including feeding out, effluent spreading and general farm maintenance tasks.
  • Maintained accurate data for MINDA, Dairy Diary or similar systems to track production, animal events and compliance requirements.
  • Managed mating and calving programmes, including heat detection, AB drafting, calving and record keeping.

Education

High School -

Logan Park High School
01.2020

Skills

  • Mating and heat detection
  • Tractor driving and use of implements
  • Willingness to learn and adapt across new systems
  • Strong communication and problem solving skills
  • Great animal-handling skills
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

2IC/Manager

Sammac Pastoral Ltd
06.2024 - Current

Shepherd General

Puketoi Angus
06.2023 - 05.2024

Herd Manager

Kahurangi Skies Ltd
05.2022 - 05.2023

High School -

Logan Park High School

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