Rakena James Morgan
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Seasoned Block Supervisor with a robust background at Te Kaunihira o Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland Council Farming Operations, showcasing expertise in farm operations management and worker training. Achieved significant improvements in resource efficiency and livestock health through innovative strategies, maintaining compliance with safety and welfare standards. Excelled in animal welfare and husbandry in an urban farming enviroment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Block Supervisor
Te Kaunihira o Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland Council Farming Operations
Auckland, Auckland
01.2021 - Current
- Managed breeding programs following best practices in animal husbandry.
- Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with local laws concerning animal welfare.
- Reviewed records of feed consumption, water intake, feed budgeting, and made adjustments where necessary.
- Attended conferences and seminars to keep up-to-date on new developments in agriculture field.
- Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
- Conducted soil tests to determine nutrient levels; added fertilizers or amendments as needed.
- Certified operator of tractors, LUVs, quad, and 4x4 utes on all terrain.
- Applied pesticides according to safety regulations to control pests and diseases affecting plants and livestock.
- Evaluated animals' health condition; administered medications when necessary.
- Provided routine care for livestock including feeding, watering, herding, branding, castrating .
- Observed animals during birthing process; assisted as needed; monitored newborns' health status.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections on equipment, production systems, and farming processes.
- Inspected facilities daily to comply with health, sanitation and safety standards and maintain agricultural biodiversity across farm.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm machinery and equipment.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu, NZ12-1993
Skills
- Worker training
- Dumping and loading
- General maintenance
- Farm operations management
- Budget management
- Labor management
- Pest control
- Livestock husbandry
- Safety procedures
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Soil analysis
- Farm machinery operation
- Mechanical maintenance
- Cattle farming
- Heavy equipment operations
- First aid training
- Customer relations
- Grounds maintenance
Languages
Maori
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Block Supervisor
Te Kaunihira o Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland Council Farming Operations
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Te Awamutu College
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