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Penny Chapman

Culverden

Summary

Motivated rural professional with financial, analytical, and hands-on practical experience supporting farmers. Ready to utilize my problem-solving, results-driven, and team-oriented skills to collaborate with farmers and agribusinesses to achieve better financial and environmental outcomes for New Zealanders.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

UK and Australia

Overseas Work Experience
04.2023 - 08.2025
  • Station Hand, Smoothly Cattle Co, WA
  • Chaser Bin Driver, WA
  • Dairy Assistant, 480 cows, England
  • General Worker, Mixed Sheep & Beef Farm, Scotland
  • Housekeeper & Host, Islay Estate, Scotland
  • Tractor Driver, Easter Ross Potatoes, Scotland

Agribusiness Analyst

Westpac
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Annual farm reviews using financial analysis and accounting principles to identify and critically evaluate business performance and viability
  • Positively collaborated with farmers and rural professionals to complete credit submissions in a timely and detailed manner
  • Dynamic control of team workflow to optimize productivity
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the NZ Agriculture Sector enabling accurate risk assessments
  • Monitor customer accounts in line with bank policy and respond to queries pro-actively and empathetically

Lincoln University

Summer Work
11.2018 - 02.2021
  • Research Technician, Agri Biotech Company, Naturefarm
  • Sheep & Beef Farm Worker, Cleardale Station, Methven
  • Dairy Farm Assistant (680 cows), Waterton Ag, Hororata

Education

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - First Class Honours

Lincoln University
01-2021

NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 With Excellence

St Margarets College
01-2017

Skills

  • Strategic planning and analysis
  • High attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Adaptable
  • Keen learner
  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Farm Focus, Overseer and Farmax

Interests

  • Fastpack NZ backcountry
  • Running and multi-sport events: Queenstown Marathon, Wanaka Challenge
  • Social Sport: Touch Rugby, Tennis, Hockey
  • Adventure Travel: Climb Kilimanjaro, Hike in Nepal, Motorbike in Morocco
  • Volunteering/WWOOF: Tanzania and Norway


Timeline

UK and Australia

Overseas Work Experience
04.2023 - 08.2025

Agribusiness Analyst

Westpac
11.2021 - 04.2023

Lincoln University

Summer Work
11.2018 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Agricultural Science - First Class Honours

Lincoln University

NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 With Excellence

St Margarets College

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