Motion Paraha
Whangarei,NTL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a job position. Ready to help team achieve goals
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Experience
Shane Oshae
Maungatapere, NTL
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Contributed to farm safety by adhering to established protocols and regulations during daily tasks.
- Assisted in livestock care, ensuring proper feeding, housing, and medical attention when needed.
Farm Assistant/ Herd Manager
Mark Benton
Hikurangi, NTL
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Contributed to farm safety by adhering to established protocols and regulations during daily tasks.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to optimize work schedules and task delegation.
- Assisted in livestock care, ensuring proper feeding, housing, and medical attention when needed.
- Stayed current on industry trends, attending workshops and conferences to enhance professional knowledge.
- Facilitated communication between farm staff and management, addressing concerns promptly for improved work environment.
- Supported effective pest control methods, reducing damage to crops and improving overall yield.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery such as feed wagon and front end loaders.
- Promoted a positive work culture that valued teamwork, collaboration, open communication among all staff members.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
Farm Assistant/ Plant Manager
Greg Powell
Otaikarangi Rd Hikurangi Swamp
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Contributed to farm safety by adhering to established protocols and regulations during daily tasks.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to optimize work schedules and task delegation.
- Assisted in livestock care, ensuring proper feeding, housing, and medical attention when needed.
- Stayed current on industry trends, attending workshops and conferences to enhance professional knowledge.
Herd Manager
Justin
Karapiro Rd Cambridge
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
- Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
- Managed feed and inventory of facility.
- Reduced calf mortality rates through early intervention strategies and diligent monitoring of newborns.
- Ensured accurate record keeping for all animals, including health records, breeding data, and growth measurements.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in barns and milking parlors to minimize disease transmission.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
2IC Manager
Greg Powell
Poroti Whangarei
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, open communication channels, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Enhanced team performance with comprehensive training programs, skill development workshops, and continuous feedback.
- Improved team productivity by streamlining daily operations and implementing efficient processes.
- Conducted employee training sessions to educate employees on products and company policies.
- Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Education
Level 1,2,3 Animal Husbandry -
Primary Ito
Level 2 Feed Pasture Management -
Primary Ito
NCEA Level 1,2, -
Whangarei Boys' High School
Whangarei, NTLSkills
- Problem Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Team Player
- Motivation
- Staff Motivation
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Decision-Making
- Professional and Courteous
- Good Judgment
Timeline
2IC Manager
Greg Powell
05.2021 - 09.2023
Herd Manager
Justin
07.2020 - 08.2021
Farm Assistant/ Plant Manager
Greg Powell
05.2014 - 06.2020
Farm Assistant/ Herd Manager
Mark Benton
01.2011 - 08.2014
Farm Experience
Shane Oshae
01.2009 - 12.2009
Level 1,2,3 Animal Husbandry -
Primary Ito
Level 2 Feed Pasture Management -
Primary Ito
NCEA Level 1,2, -
Whangarei Boys' High School