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Olivia Bishop

West Eyreton,Rangiora

Summary

Enthusiastic, resilient and hard working employee looking for the next step in her career. Able to show initiative and has a continual focus on improvement in every aspect of work. Proven Compliance, Administration and Animal Husbandry Skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Honorary Fisheries Officer

Ministry of Primary Industries
07.2023 - Current

- Warranted HFO under the Fisheries Act 1996.

-Patrol, Inspect and Enforce for compliance under the Fisheries Act 1996 within the recreational fishery space.

- Conduct interviews, photograph evidence and use tactical communication skills.

- Complete Officer Safety Training every 6 months.

-Operate MPI fisheries vehicles.


Health and Safety Inspector + Support Officer

Worksafe New Zealand
05.2023 - Current

- Warranted Health and Safety Inspector - Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

-Conduct Health and Safety (Proactive and Reactive) solo assessments in the field.

- Record notes, evidence and examine plant to determine if enforcement was required under HSWA 2015.

- Issue enforcement and prohibit work.

- Complete comprehensive file work and monitored compliance.

- Conducted intelligence work via the internet, databases and in person to identify high priority sites to visit.

- Use tactical communication skills to deescalate and communicate clearly with PCBUs.

Relief Milker and General Farm Assistant

Eyrewell Dairy Farm
11.2022 - 05.2023

Temporary relief position - covering worker on ACC. Can set up shed and milk up to 1450 dairy cows through a 80 Bail Rotary Shed rotating cups on and off. Identify mastitis, lameness and cows on heat. Bring in herds of cows, shift breaks. Work as part of a team to achieve varied tasks.


Farm Attendant and Livestock Foster Coordinator

SPCA
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Position created following internal restructure Jan 2021.
  • Case management of horses at foster - tracking progress problem solving. Responding to emergency situations. Use of Excel, Word, Outlook and internal databases.
  • Providing detailed email reports of healthcare and updates to inspectors for foster horses subject to investigations.
  • Working with varied stakeholders -internal departments, inspectors, multiple external vet clinics - (booking and attending appointments). Interpreting and following complex health plans and understanding veterinary terminology.
  • Hands on care for livestock/horses. Following detailed feed plans and recording daily health observations. Administering medications, topical treatments, clipping, bathing etc. Handling of difficult/ challenging foals, mares, geldings and stallions.
  • Responsible for coordinating horses to go out to foster properties off site. Delivering feed and supporting foster parents to succeed.
  • Ordering and collecting feed, Scheduling farrier and liaising with CEC (Canterbury Equine Clinic) and RVC ( Rangiora Equine Clinic) for appointments on and off site.
  • Screening adoption applicants, arranging adoption transport logistics and problem solving.

Canine/Feline and Livestock Foster Coordinator

SPCA
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Position altered to Farm Attendant and Livestock Foster Coordinator Jan 2021 following an internal restructure.
  • Case management of horses/canines/felines at foster - tracking progress problem solving. Responding to emergency situations. Use of Excel, Word, Outlook and internal databases.
  • Providing detailed email reports of healthcare and updates to inspectors for foster horses/felines/canines subject to investigations.
  • Working with varied stakeholders -internal departments, inspectors, multiple external vet clinics - (scheduling and attending appointments). Interpreting and following complex health plans and understanding veterinary terminology.
  • Responsible for coordinating horses/canines/felines to go out to foster properties off site, delivering feed and supporting foster parents via phone/face to face to succeed.

Contract Administrator - EQC Repair Claims

Fletcher EQR
03.2013 - 04.2015
  • Inputted new information into company's database, verifying accuracy and integrity of data prior to uploading.
  • Use of the Outlook Suite of products to an intermediate level.
  • Typed up accurate case notes recording conversations and updates to specific repair projects.
  • Booked in scopes and other appointments for my assigned contract supervisor in Outlook.
  • First point of contact for members of the public in regards to the progress of individual earthquake claims. Deescalating and reassuring agitated and distraught people.
  • Filing of paperwork in the correct location.
  • Working as part of a close knit team following instructions and using initiative to problem solve independantly where needed.

Equine Stud Farm Assistant (Fixed Summer Contract)

Wai Eyre Farm
11.2012 - 02.2013
  • Detailed database /Excel component. Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Administering fertility drugs.
  • Responsible for mares and foals. AI assistant to RVC vet . Feeding out and general farm duties.
  • Identifying lameness and health issues.
  • Ordering AI products.

Administration and Resource Support

Child Youth And Family ( Oranga Tamariki)
02.2009 - 10.2012
  • Administration and Resource support to an assigned social work team.
  • Supervising in person access with offenders and children, dropping children off to placements/ collecting. Monitoring interactions - de-escalating individuals where needed. (completed training course)
  • Typing up case notes and recording interactions in an internal database.
  • Support for the manager tracking KPIs and age of cases.
  • Managing contracts for resource workers - booking workers and recording their pay information.
  • Creating and sending invites for family group conferences. Sending / Receiving mail for social workers.
  • Ordering and reading through files for information and liasing with the internal law team.

Education

Staff Safety Training Course

Big Red Training
02-2025

Massey University
2017

Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication

University of Canterbury
07.2011

Skills

  • Compliance Enforcement Skills
  • Excellent Communication (Verbal Written)
  • Flexible Uses Initiative
  • Decision-Making
  • Active Listening

References

Area Manger - WorkSafe New Zealand 


Gary Lowther - 0210508235


Farm Owner - Eyrewell Dairy Farm 


Peter Schouten - 021300170





Timeline

Honorary Fisheries Officer

Ministry of Primary Industries
07.2023 - Current

Health and Safety Inspector + Support Officer

Worksafe New Zealand
05.2023 - Current

Relief Milker and General Farm Assistant

Eyrewell Dairy Farm
11.2022 - 05.2023

Farm Attendant and Livestock Foster Coordinator

SPCA
01.2021 - 10.2022

Canine/Feline and Livestock Foster Coordinator

SPCA
03.2020 - 01.2021

Contract Administrator - EQC Repair Claims

Fletcher EQR
03.2013 - 04.2015

Equine Stud Farm Assistant (Fixed Summer Contract)

Wai Eyre Farm
11.2012 - 02.2013

Administration and Resource Support

Child Youth And Family ( Oranga Tamariki)
02.2009 - 10.2012

Staff Safety Training Course

Big Red Training

Massey University

Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication

University of Canterbury
Olivia Bishop