Nicola Thomsen
Taupo,New Zealand
Summary
I have been involving farming in one form or another since 2002 and with my HR and administrative background it has rounded my skills greatly. I have enjoyed both dairy farming and drystock farming and am very passionate about the agricultural industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Manager
Zorigin Projectz Limited
10.2017
- Develop, maintain, and monitor business policies, procedures and processes.
- Develop business goals and design business strategies
- Financial Management & budgets
- Monthly business reporting
Vocational Pathways Coordinator
Taupo Nui-a-Tia College
09.2022 - Current
- Manage and coordinate Gateway Programme for 70 students each year
- Seek and build relationships with business owners around Taupo to gain work placements for students in their chosen field of interest
- Manage the Gateway financial budget
- Liaise with Deans, teachers, students and employers to support students gaining NCEA Qualifications through external providers programmes
- Organise and coordinate Health and safety courses for Gateway students with external Training providers
- Collate and produce quarterly reports for TEC (Tertiary Education Commission)
- Problem solve issues between employers and students
- Manage MOU agreements with external learning providers
- Support Careers advisor with pre-interviews
Administration/Drystock Manager
The Whey Tauke Limited (Dairy Farm)
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Admin support to General Manager, Dairy Farm Manager and rural professionals
- Organise and manage farm and housing R and M in accordance with budget
- Complete Purchase Orders & purchase farm supplies
- Maintain animal records including MINDA and NAIT
- Create 'Standard Operating Procedures' for Drystock, Calf rearing and Admin
Education
NZ Diploma - Career Development
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
01-2029
Certificate - Personnel Practice
Calderdale College
UK01.1999
Touch typing Level 1 and 2
Calderdale College
UK01.1999
Book Keeping and Accounting
Rastrick High School
UK01.1997
10 GCSE at C and above
Brooksbank School
UK01.1993
Skills
- Experienced with Health and Safety Practices
- IT Skills (Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Xero, Online Purchasing Systems)
- Farming Experience both Stockmanship and Farm Management
- Confidence working independently and in a team
- Strong customer service skills
- Clear and confident communicator and people skills
Certification
- Careers and Transition Education Association (CATE) Present
- First Aid Certificate Dec 2025
- Soil Conservation & Land Management Certificate Waikato Regional Council
HOBBIES
Gardening, Reading, Spending time with my family and animals.
Timeline
Vocational Pathways Coordinator
Taupo Nui-a-Tia College
09.2022 - Current
Administration/Drystock Manager
The Whey Tauke Limited (Dairy Farm)
03.2021 - 07.2022
Business Manager
Zorigin Projectz Limited
10.2017
Certificate - Personnel Practice
Calderdale College
Touch typing Level 1 and 2
Calderdale College
Book Keeping and Accounting
Rastrick High School
10 GCSE at C and above
Brooksbank School
NZ Diploma - Career Development
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology