Soal Savage
Taupiri,WKO
Summary
Ambitious Dairy Farmer with lifelong background feeding and caring for calves and cows daily. Strengths include quality milk, animal health/welfare, breeding, cleanliness inspections and developing innovative strategies for optimal milk yield. Knowledgeable of Holstein, Jersey, Kiwi cross and beef cattle.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dairy Farm Laborer
Hotdog Enterpises
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Fulltime Employed tasks involved managing farm duties all round Tractor operator Health and Safety adhered to.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Relief Milker/Farm Hand
Jamie O'Brian and Terry Hamilton
06.2014 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with livestock through gentle handling techniques, fostering trust and ease during milking processes.
- Optimized milking routines for increased efficiency while maintaining a high standard of animal care, comfort, and general wellbeing.
- Quickly and accurately prepared milking equipment and cows for milking according to cow-specific instructions.
- Assisted in the smooth onboarding of new farm staff by providing thorough orientation sessions and hands-on training opportunities.
- Contributed to accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of daily milk yields, animal health observations, and equipment maintenance logs.
Relief Milker
Garth Scott & Scott Williamson
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Fulltime Employed tasks involved managing farm duties all round Tractor operator Health and Safety adhered to.
- Optimized milking routines for increased efficiency while maintaining a high standard of animal care, comfort, and general wellbeing.
- Developed strong relationships with livestock through gentle handling techniques, fostering trust and ease during milking processes.
- Quickly and accurately prepared milking equipment and cows for milking according to cow-specific instructions.
- Assisted in the smooth onboarding of new farm staff by providing thorough orientation sessions and hands-on training opportunities.
Herd Manager
Tatua Dairy Co-Op
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Fulltime Employed tasks involved managing farm duties all round Tractor operator Health and Safety adhered to.
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
- Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
- Managed feed and inventory of facility.
Herd Manager
Bill Hickey
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Fulltime Employed tasks involved managing farm duties all round Tractor operator Health and Safety adhered to.
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
- Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
- Managed feed and inventory of facility.
Dairy Farm Manager
Landcorp Farming Ngatea
06.2004 - 06.2010
- Fulltime Employed tasks involved managing farm duties all round Tractor operator Health and Safety adhered to.
- Improved herd health with regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Managed dairy farm personnel for effective task delegation, scheduling, and overall productivity.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, complying with industry regulations to ensure quality product output.
- . Managed waste disposal processes according to environmental regulations, ensuring minimal impact on surrounding ecosystems .
- Oversaw pasture management activities such as seeding, fertilizing, mowing, and irrigation system maintenance .
Herd Manager
Gary Stokes
06.2000 - 06.2004
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
- Managed feed and inventory of facility.
- Established effective communication channels within the team to promote a clear understanding of responsibilities and expectations among employees.
- Improved employee performance with comprehensive training programs focused on animal care, safety, and operational efficiency.
Herd Manager
Gary Stokes
06.2000 - 06.2004
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by recruiting qualified candidates, overseeing staff scheduling, and ensuring adequate coverage during peak seasons.
- Ensured accurate record keeping for all animals, including health records, breeding data, and growth measurements.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in barns and milking parlors to minimize disease transmission.
Education
Skills
- Tractor Operation
- Milking systems Herring bone and rotary milking systems
- Feeding out machinery and mixer wagons
- Pasture management
- Milk quality management
- Ability to ride both Dirt Bike and Quad bike
Machinery Operation
Pasture maintenance
Livestock Handling
Milking proficiency
Farm safety protocols
Herd Health Monitoring
Animal Nutrition
Certification
Class 1 - Car Licence (Restricted)
References
Scott: 027 4399955
Gary: 021 351112
Jamie: 021 1024073
Robert: 027 4825889
Timeline
Dairy Farm Laborer
Hotdog Enterpises
06.2024 - 09.2024
Relief Milker/Farm Hand
Jamie O'Brian and Terry Hamilton
06.2014 - 06.2024
Relief Milker
Garth Scott & Scott Williamson
06.2012 - 06.2014
Herd Manager
Tatua Dairy Co-Op
06.2011 - 06.2012
Herd Manager
Bill Hickey
06.2010 - 06.2011
Dairy Farm Manager
Landcorp Farming Ngatea
06.2004 - 06.2010
Herd Manager
Gary Stokes
06.2000 - 06.2004
Herd Manager
Gary Stokes
06.2000 - 06.2004
Class 1 - Car Licence (Restricted)
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