Sarah Flett

Owned and operated by my husband and I we carry out the Sheep Pregnancy Scanning for a large number of farms within the South Island from North Canterbury all the way down to Gore. This is during the months of June - August each year.

• Monitor livestock health and administer medication and vaccinations at established intervals
• Maintain detailed records of crop production, soil composition and livestock health
• Negotiate and secure contracts with agents, suppliers and agricultural partners to support cost-effective operations
• Work closely with stock - Sheep and Beef
• Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
• Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
• Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
• Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.

• Maintained biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreaks, ensuring the wellbeing of livestock.
• Increased awareness among farm staff about biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of diseases among livestock herds.
• . Implemented biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks among animals from neighbouring farms or wildlife interactions .
• Maintained open communication with dairy suppliers, fostering strong relationships and promoting adherence to quality standards.
• Effectively managed multiple priorities simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all duties and tasks without compromising on quality or safety standards.

• My husband and I Sharemilked in Rakaia for 5 years
• Supported farm management in developing long-term strategies for sustainable dairy farming practices.
• Improved overall farm efficiency by implementing modern dairy farming techniques and embracing technology.
• Contributed to staff training initiatives, sharing knowledge on best practices in dairy farming and animal care techniques.
• Participated in industry events or conferences to stay updated about dairy farming innovations and trends

Inbound Travel Agent servicing primarily India. These were generally family's or large groups travelling to New Zealand and required various travel requirements throughout the whole of New Zealand which were often extensive and exclusive holidays.

I gain a large amount of interpersonal skills throughout this position as there was a lot of communication required and understanding of the Indian culture.