Te Ahu Grace
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Dynamic and reliable professional with extensive experience in livestock care and equipment maintenance at Hape Shearing. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Skilled in animal welfare and shearing processes, consistently ensuring high-quality fleece production while maintaining safety standards. Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement in agricultural practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Shearer
Hape Shearing
Dannevirke, MWT
01.2007 - Current
- Operated shearing equipment efficiently to ensure high-quality fleece production.
- Assisted in maintaining workplace safety protocols and compliance standards consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize shearing processes and workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on equipment handling and safety practices effectively.
Fencing
Whetu Grace
Dannevirke, MWT
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Conducted regular inspections of fencing systems to ensure secure boundaries for livestock containment on the property.
- Enhanced ranch productivity by maintaining fencing, water systems, and overall farm infrastructure.
- Loaded trucks with fencing materials prior to each shift and unloaded all items upon arrival at job sites.
- Attached rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
- Performed regular perimeter checks, ensuring the integrity of fencing and other barriers.
Tree Planter
Ngati Kahungunu Ki Tamiki Nui a Rua
Dannevirke, MWT
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed seedling care and maintenance for optimal growth conditions.
- Coordinated planting schedules to maximize productivity and resource allocation.
- Implemented soil preparation practices to enhance tree survival rates.
- Assisted in meeting project deadlines through diligent work habits and adapting quickly to changing weather conditions or terrain challenges.
General Farm Hand
Waiaruhe Station
Dannevirke, MWT
01.2006 - 10.2008
- Monitored livestock health and implemented feeding schedules to promote welfare.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery for optimal performance and safety.
- Maintained farm infrastructure such as fences, gates, and storage facilities through regular inspection and repair work.
- Completed essential daily tasks such as feeding animals, cleaning enclosures, and checking water supplies to maintain optimal living conditions for livestock.
- Enhanced overall farm efficiency with regular maintenance and repair of farming machinery and equipment.
- Maintained animal welfare through proper feeding, sheltering, and medical care for livestock on the farm.
- Conducted basic veterinary care for livestock when necessary under supervision of veterinarian or experienced farmer hand leads.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Constructed and maintained farm buildings, fences and other structures to protect livestock.
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
- Administered vaccinations to animals to prevent spread of disease.
Education
No Degree -
Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke, MWTSkills
Animal welfare
Flexibility
Hand-eye coordination
Foreign language proficiency
Sheep handling
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Animal care
Reliability
Adaptability and flexibility
Heavy lifting
Physical strength
Livestock care
Livestock health
Basic mechanical skills
Continuous improvement
Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Fencing
Whetu Grace
03.2024 - 02.2026
Tree Planter
Ngati Kahungunu Ki Tamiki Nui a Rua
04.2022 - 05.2022
Shearer
Hape Shearing
01.2007 - Current
General Farm Hand
Waiaruhe Station
01.2006 - 10.2008
No Degree -
Dannevirke High School