SIMONE MCGILLIVRAY
Stratford,TKI
Summary
I am a responsible confident and reliable individual with the ability to work with a wide range of people. I have a positive attitude and always strive to do my best at any given task. I enjoy working in a team environment however I can also manage my time individually. I am a fast learner and look forward to learning new things.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Caldanair Group
Omata , New Plymouth
06.2025 - Current
- Managing daily calf rearing to ensure proper health and nutrition.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborn calves.
- Maintained cleanliness of calf pens to promote a healthy environment.
- Ability to handle cows gently and efficiently to reduce stress.
- Ability to recognize signs of illness or injury in cows, including mastitis.
- Assisted in daily livestock care, ensuring proper feeding and hygiene practices.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and machinery to ensure operational readiness.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Fencing and any maintenance work when needed
Relief Milker
Kenair Farming Limited
Omata , TKI
06.2025 - Current
- Monitored cow health and behavior to identify any signs of illness or distress.
- Monitored treatment records to separate milk from cows being treated.
- Maintained cleanliness in the shed.
- Milked cows using automated milking systems to ensure efficiency and animal comfort.
- Inspected udders for lesions or infection before milking process commenced.
Farm Assistant
Palmerdel Trust
Kaponga , TKI
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Crop cultivation.
- Assisted in daily farm operations by managing crop irrigation systems.
- Fertilizer and weed-control methods.
- Knowledge of livestock care (feeding, breeding, milking, etc.)
- Tractor operation.
- Ability to perform manual labor for long periods.
- Handling heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks.
Front of House
The Urenui Hotel
Urenui , Casual Work/ Only Working The Occasional Weekend.
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
Causal Dispensary Technician
Waitara Pharmacy
Waitara
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring accuracy and availability.
- Assisted physicians in preparing medications for prescription orders.
- Organized and stocked shelves with pharmaceuticals to ensure efficient workflow.
- Ensured that all prescriptions were filled accurately according to physician instructions.
- Filed paperwork related to patient prescriptions and other forms of documentation.
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including personal information, allergies, current medications.
NANNY
HOLDT HARVESTING (DANIEL & MACKENZIE HOLDT)
New Plymouth
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Supported children in play activities, meal times, hygiene and socialization
- Assist with light house work duties and running errands
- Building positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating school and kindergarten pick up and drop offs
- Developing games and activities using art and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Communicated regularly with families regarding daily events and any concerns that may arise.
- Took initiative in planning field trips or outings for the kids on days off from school.
ONLINE SHOPPING ASSISTANT
COUNTDOWN WAIWAKAIHO
01.2022 - 07.2022
- After moving to North Taranaki I was placed in this position due to role availability
- Fulfilling online shopping orders for customers
- Placing completed orders in labeled temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up
- Consistently meeting deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
CHECKOUT SUPERVISOR
COUNTDOWN STRATFORD
Stratford
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Began working as a checkout operator before gaining training for higher positions (supervisor)
- Carried out day-to-day operations with accuracy and efficiency
- Carried out supervisor duties e.g
- ID checks, customer problem solving, and cash handling
- Authorized trained liquor and tobacco seller
- Trained my staff on the checkouts with routine tasks and strategies for handling confrontations
- Investigating issues, answering questions and providing assistance.
Education
HEALTH SCIENCE LEVEL 3 -
SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2023
NCEA Level 2 -
STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL
01-2020
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer service and Problem Solving
- Cash Handling
- Reliable, Punctual and Organized
- Experienced in high stress environments
- Able to work well under extreme pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
- Great listening skills
- Stock Management
- Responsible
- Team leader
- Animal handling
- Livestock care
- Health monitoring
- Crop management
- Milk harvesting
References
- Mackenzie Holdt - mackenzie.lundt@gmail.com, 027-724-4215
- Daniel Holdt - 027-786-7348
- Nicole Herewini - 027-342-7702
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farm Hand
Caldanair Group
06.2025 - Current
Relief Milker
Kenair Farming Limited
06.2025 - Current
Farm Assistant
Palmerdel Trust
04.2024 - 05.2025
Causal Dispensary Technician
Waitara Pharmacy
02.2024 - 03.2024
Front of House
The Urenui Hotel
01.2024 - 12.2024
NANNY
HOLDT HARVESTING (DANIEL & MACKENZIE HOLDT)
07.2022 - 02.2024
ONLINE SHOPPING ASSISTANT
COUNTDOWN WAIWAKAIHO
01.2022 - 07.2022
CHECKOUT SUPERVISOR
COUNTDOWN STRATFORD
03.2020 - 01.2022
HEALTH SCIENCE LEVEL 3 -
SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
NCEA Level 2 -
STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL