Laurence Rolleston
Murupara,BOP
Summary
Resourceful Farm Worker experienced in crop management and irrigation systems. Enhanced team performance through effective communication and innovative problem-solving while maintaining equipment and implementing organic pest control. Committed to safety and operational efficiency, with a strong work ethic and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Worker
Steve Paton
Galatea , Murupara
01.2022 - 04.2026
- Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops.
- Monitored crop growth to ensure healthy development.
- Assisted in maintaining irrigation systems for optimal water distribution.
- Implemented pest control measures using organic methods.
- Collaborated with team members to manage daily farm operations.
- Maintained equipment and tools for safe and efficient use.
- Educated new workers on safety protocols and best practices.
- Recorded daily activities and observations for farm management reports.
- Handled planting, irrigation, fertilization and pest control.
- Operated irrigation systems to water crops.
- Planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans, and vegetables.
- Moving hay bales into storage areas using tractors or other farm equipment.
- Feeding animals such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens on a regular basis.
- Loading produce onto trucks for delivery to markets and stores.
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition, and alleviate downtime.
- Tilling soil with tractors and other farm machinery to prepare for planting.
- Cleaning animal pens and barns regularly to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met.
- Repaired buildings, fences, and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Sprayed crops with pesticides to control insects and other pests.
- Applied fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to maintain healthy crops.
- Cared for livestock by regularly feeding and watering animals.
- Applied troubleshooting methods to repair malfunctioning equipment.
- Identified pests, weeds, and plants to select appropriate pesticides and fertilizers.
- Sorting harvested fruits or vegetables according to size and grade before packing for shipment.
- Maintaining records of livestock feedings, health checks.
- Adhering strictly to safety protocols while working with heavy machinery or hazardous chemicals on the farm.
Machine Operator
John Chapmam
Reporoa , Reporoa
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Operated machinery to produce quality products efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure smooth operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machines to prevent downtime.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
Civil culture
Timatanga logging
Murupara , Murupara
03.2000 - 08.2007
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
Hato Petera Maori Boys College
Northcote , Auckland Skills
- Crop monitoring
- Irrigation management
- Pest control measures
- Equipment maintenance
- Livestock care
- Safety protocol adherence
- Farm operation management
- Machinery operation
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Innovative thinking
- Organic farming
- Crop management
- Insecticide application
- Produce grading
- Heavy lifting
- Horticulture
- Pasture performance evaluation
- Tractor operation
- Plowing
- Food safety standards
- Heavy machinery handling
- Harvesting
- Pest control
- Irrigation systems
- Seed selection
- Planting techniques
- Crop inspection
- Harvesting techniques
- Livestock feeding
- Truck loading
- Equipment operation
- Soil preparation
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Livestock management
- Irrigation system
- Lifting capacity
- Product inspection
- Crop maintenance
- Hay baling
- Farm equipment operation
- Crops harvesting
- Planting
- Farm machinery operation
- Physical stamina
- Produce sorting
- Soil testing
- Barn maintenance
- Farm equipment and machinery
- Forest employment requirements
- Chainsaw maintenance and operating
Timeline
Farm Worker
Steve Paton
01.2022 - 04.2026
Machine Operator
John Chapmam
01.2008 - 01.2014
Civil culture
Timatanga logging
03.2000 - 08.2007
Hato Petera Maori Boys College