Sam Rowley
Wanaka,Otago
Summary
Reliable and hardworking agricultural professional with over 11 years of hands-on experience across orchard work, plumbing, and general farming. Currently working as an orchard worker with a strong understanding of crop care, harvest operations, and outdoor labor. Experienced in operating tractors and diggers, with practical knowledge of farm machinery and equipment maintenance. Spent nearly a decade in plumbing, developing problem-solving skills, physical endurance, and attention to detail. Known for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a practical mindset
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orchard Worker
Tarras Cherry Corp
Tarras, Wanaka
03.2024 - Current
- Planted and maintained various types of fruit trees in the orchard.
- Pruned trees to maintain their health and shape.
- Tractor driving which included, spraying, mulching, mowing, spreading fert
Plumber
Alpine Plumbing and Gas
Wanaka, Wanaka
03.2019 - 02.2024
- Digger driving when digging drains, effluent fields/septic tanks.
- Running jobs from start to finish.
- All work, from new builds, renovations, to maintenance,
Plumber
Simply Plumb
Wanaka, Wanaka
04.2014 - 03.2019
Farm Hand
Minaret Station
Wanaka, Wanaka
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Tractor driving which included, discing, cultivating, harrowing, drilling, mowing silage
- Weaning sheep, calf marking, weaning deer
Education
Mount Aspiring College
Wanaka, NZSkills
- Tree planting
- Tree pruning
- Tractor operation
- Irrigation management
- Pest control
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
Certification
- Grow safe for spraying
- Qualified plumber/drainlayer
Affiliations
In my spare time i like hunting, fishing, duck shooting, skiing, jetboating
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Orchard Worker
Tarras Cherry Corp
03.2024 - Current
Plumber
Alpine Plumbing and Gas
03.2019 - 02.2024
Plumber
Simply Plumb
04.2014 - 03.2019
Farm Hand
Minaret Station
09.2013 - 04.2014
Mount Aspiring College
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