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Tyrone Tavai

Riponui,Whangarei

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking, and flexible dairy assistant with extensive experience at Philip Bayly Family Trust, skilled in animal health monitoring and milking procedures. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and problem-solving, ensuring optimal livestock welfare and farm efficiency. Adaptable, physically fit, and can perform at a high standard for unexpectedly long shifts. Committed to maintaining high sanitation and milk quality standards. Adept at effectively multitasking in all areas of dairy farming. Open to drug testing.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dairy Assistant

Philip Bayly Family Trust
Ruatangata West, Whangarei
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Monitored herd health by conducting regular check-ups and administering medications or treatments when necessary.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols set forth by management.
  • Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
  • Performed milking procedures and helped animals stay calm to promote maximum milk production.
  • Reported any issues or concerns relating to animal welfare or safety immediately upon discovery.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on dairy farm machinery, such as milking machines and equipment.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Used farm tools and vehicles to move animals, feed and equipment to designated locations.
  • Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
  • Managed irrigation systems to ensure adequate water distribution.
  • Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • All basic dairy farm needs.

Dairy Assistant

The Land Farm Group
Taupo, Taupo
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Milking and all other basic farm needs.
  • Completed general maintenance duties, such as fencing and checking power.
  • Kept pens, stalls, and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animals wellbeing.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Kept stock healthy with adequate food, water, and open space.
  • I attended promptly to the needs of sick cows to maintain the health of the livestock.

Slicer Operator

Walter Findlay
Gisborne, Gisborne
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Kept work areas organized, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • I stood for long hours, frequently reached or bent, and lifted up to 20 to 30 kg regularly to carry out daily tasks.
  • Used machinery with a standardized approach to maximize the quality of cuts.
  • Sharpened and changed blades per set schedule to prevent quality decay.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Operated the cutting machine according to all safety protocols.
  • Kept equipment clean and maintained it in order to meet requirements.

Saw Operator

Juken New Zealand (JNL) Timber Mill
Gisborne, Gisborne
01.2017 - 10.2018
  • Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements, and meet desired tolerances.
  • Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
  • Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tensions.
  • Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control setups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Set up and powered saws to cut, slot, groove, miter, and trim metallic and non-metallic workpieces according to specifications.
  • Performed routine maintenance on saws such as oiling, sharpening blades, replacing parts.
  • Ensured all jobs were completed in an efficient manner, meeting quality standards and deadlines.

Education

Whitireia Polytechnic
Porirua, NZ

Some College (No Degree) -

Horowhenua College
Levin, NZ

Some College (No Degree) -

Mana College
Porirua, NZ

Tawa Primary School
Tawa, NZ

Fairfield Primary School
Levin, NZ

Hampton Hill Primary School
Tawa, NZ

Porirua East Primary School
Porirua, NZ

West Park Primary School
Johnsonville, NZ

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Time management abilities
  • Active listening
  • Physically fit
  • Adaptability
  • Milking procedures and quality control
  • Animal health monitoring and mastitis detection
  • Calving assistance
  • Irrigation management
  • Great animal-handling skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Sanitation practices
  • Milk shed maintenance
  • Farm maintenance, fencing, weed control
  • Able to detect and fix water and power issues
  • Able to drive two-wheel and four-wheel vehicles
  • Basic small tractor experience

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Combat Sports Training, Boxing and Kickboxing
  • Reef and open water diving for seafood

Timeline

Dairy Assistant

Philip Bayly Family Trust
10.2023 - 07.2024

Dairy Assistant

The Land Farm Group
11.2022 - 10.2023

Slicer Operator

Walter Findlay
10.2021 - 04.2022

Saw Operator

Juken New Zealand (JNL) Timber Mill
01.2017 - 10.2018

Whitireia Polytechnic

Some College (No Degree) -

Horowhenua College

Some College (No Degree) -

Mana College

Tawa Primary School

Fairfield Primary School

Hampton Hill Primary School

Porirua East Primary School

West Park Primary School

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