Patrick Tuira
Geraldine,CAN
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience in agricultural and technical roles, notably at four oaks. Excelled in implementing innovative technologies and process improvements to enhance productivity and milk quality. Skilled in team oversight and animal welfare, demonstrating a strong ability to increase efficiency by 30% through strategic herd management and preventive maintenance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dairy Farmer
four oaks
Mayfield, Mayfield
08.2024 - Current
- Implementing new technologies such as automated milking systems to increase productivity levels.
- Performed milking procedures and helped animals stay calm to promote maximum milk production.
- Collecting data on milk production, herd size, fertiliser usage and other relevant metrics.
- Complying with industry regulations regarding food safety standards, animal welfare practices and environmental sustainability requirements.
- Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
- Gathered and documented information about stock growth, production activities and environmental readings to make accurate plans and operational decisions.
- Planned and managed amount of food given to cows to control costs.
- Interacted with vets, farm advisers and other contractors.
- Carrying out routine maintenance of dairy machinery such as milking machines and pasteurisers.
- Monitoring animal health and wellbeing through regular checks on feed intake, body condition score and general behaviour.
- Used farm tools and vehicles to move animals, feed and equipment to designated locations.
Storeman
graincorp
Washdyke, Timaru
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Planned and organized shipment of finished goods and products to customers and made sure product packaging and delivery service contractors met cost, quality and time constraints.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments and moved products to assigned warehouse locations manually or used forklift or pallet jack and focused on easy retrievability for customer orders.
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product availability or shipment status.
- Prepared orders for delivery, loading and unloading trucks as required.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment at all times.
- Maintained inventory records using computerized systems.
- Operated forklift to move materials around the warehouse.
- Assisted with physical inventories and conducted audits of inventory accuracy.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Organized storage area to ensure efficient stock management.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Coordinated receipt of stock deliveries, inspected incoming equipment to spot damaged or incomplete shipments and promptly and definitively resolved issues identified.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning properly.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Piler Operator
dazman contracting
Washdyke, Timaru
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
Herd Manager
winchmore lp
Winchmore, Ashburton
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Ensured that animals had access to clean water and appropriate feed.
- Managed inventory of feed, supplies, medications, and other resources.
- Responded quickly to any signs of illness or injury among the herd.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Adhered to dairy sanitation procedures to minimize spread of disease, germs and microbes.
- Adhered to all relevant regulations related to animal welfare standards.
- Assisted with artificial insemination procedures as needed.
- Performed regular inspections of livestock facilities and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations regarding animal welfare standards.
- Inspected pastures regularly to ensure they were free from hazards or damage caused by grazing animals.
- Enforced biosecurity protocols to minimize spread of diseases within the herd.
- Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
- Collected and recorded growth, production and environmental data.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or sick animals.
- Gathered and documented information about stock growth, production activities and environmental readings to make accurate plans and operational decisions.
- Coordinated with veterinarians for medical treatments as required.
- Provided vaccinations for newborn calves in accordance with veterinary protocols.
- Maintained records of animal births, deaths, treatments, and movements.
- Supervised employees in the daily care of animals including feeding and milking operations.
- Maintained high-quality healthy dairy herds and identified and responded to health, environmental and nutritional requirements of cows, heifers and calves.
- Conducted routine hoof trimming when necessary.
Fisherman
sanfords
Timaru, Timaru
02.2016 - 02.2022
- Worked with fellow crew members to bring in optimal results with each haul.
- Returned undesirable or illegal catches to water and moved desired catches to holding areas.
- Maintained clean and functional ship by conducting thorough inspections and maintaining efficient preventive maintenance schedules.
- Cleaned and processed caught fish on board the vessel according to regulations.
- Sanitized equipment and decks after each shift to remove leftover fish and carcasses.
- Kept close eye on weather conditions, crew stamina and vessel operations to make effective decisions.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while working aboard a vessel or ashore.
- Assisted in loading provisions onto vessels prior to departure.
- Repaired damaged fishing gear while at sea or in port.
- Operated winches to pull in nets filled with fish or crabs.
- Ensured compliance with environmental protection laws while fishing.
- Gutted, cleaned and filleted fish, placing on ice in freezer compartment to maintain freshness and avoid spoilage.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of vessel, gear, and crew.
- Cleaned vessel and machinery after each shift to safeguard fellow employees from falls, mishaps, and potential infections.
- Loaded and unloaded vessel equipment and supplies by hand or with aid of hoisting equipment.
- Kept gear and equipment in good working order by conducting inspections and completing minor repairs.
- Set nets, lines, traps, pots, dredges, longlines, trawls and gillnets for catching fish.
- Operated and maintained fishing vessels and equipment.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Geotechnical Technician
perry geotechnics
Woolston, Christchurch
05.2011 - 12.2014
- Took part in regular hazardous waste, safety and compliance trainings to enhance performance and contributions to operational success.
- Participated in geological, geophysical and geochemical surveys as well as exploratory drilling and underground mine survey programs.
- Identified hazardous waste and contamination by determining potential sites and procuring air, soil and water samples.
- Prevented cross-contamination of environmental samples by thoroughly disinfecting equipment and tools used for collection and analyzing.
- Managed data imports, exports and conversions based on specific project needs.
- Drafted plans and sections depicting proposed construction details in accordance with project requirements.
- Attended meetings with clients, engineers, contractors, and regulators as required for project progress or problem resolution.
- Verified accuracy of calculations prepared by others related to geotechnical engineering projects.
- Prepared environmental soil and groundwater slides and related documents for submission to laboratories.
- Inspected construction sites to ensure that all work is performed according to approved plans and specifications.
- Monitored environmental conditions to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assisted with the preparation of geotechnical reports summarizing findings from field investigations and laboratory tests.
- Prepared samples for analytical tests using correct procedures to obtain precise and accurate results.
- Supervised data collection, organization and procedures for compliance with standards.
- Analyzed data collected from field testing and interpreted results for use in project design.
- Performed geotechnical investigations, including soil sampling and logging of subsurface conditions.
- Collected soil and water samples for suspected cases of oil contamination.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountainview Highschool
Timaru, NZ12-2006
Skills
- Genetic selection
- Great animal-handling skills
- Pasture management
- Reproductive management
- Milking processes
- Preventive Maintenance
- Farm equipment operation
- Team oversight
- Herd management
- Disease prevention
- Vaccination protocols
- Feeding programs
- Biosecurity measures
- Process improvement
- Equipment monitoring
- Milk quality control
- Milking techniques
- Calving assistance
- Animal husbandry
- Regulatory compliance
- Animal behavior
- Animal nutrition
- Health assessment
- Animal welfare
- Farm maintenance
Affiliations
- martial arts
- diving
- weight lifting/ running
- family man
Certification
- full class 1 licence with W,F endorsments
Timeline
Dairy Farmer
four oaks
08.2024 - Current
Storeman
graincorp
04.2024 - 08.2024
Piler Operator
dazman contracting
02.2024 - 03.2024
Herd Manager
winchmore lp
05.2022 - 02.2024
Fisherman
sanfords
02.2016 - 02.2022
Geotechnical Technician
perry geotechnics
05.2011 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Mountainview Highschool
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