Wanda Flett
Taranaki
Summary
Capable and dedicated worker with over 30 years of diverse work experience. Known for reliability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to adapt to varying work conditions. I am a motivated person, willing to give anything a try, and open to expanding my knowledge and skill set wherever possible.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Calf rearing and relief milking
Gary Watkins
Kaipara
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
End of life care
N/A
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided daily care and support for husband during terminal cancer journey.
- Monitored comfort levels and provided necessary care.
- Assessed symptoms to provide timely support and interventions.
- Coordinated and managed medications to alleviate symptoms.
- Handling different hospitals, doctors, and appointments.
2IC
LSI Investments Ltd
10.2024 - 03.2025
- We came in after MPI had visited to restore the farm to a functioning business.
- Reestablished milking production.
- Bought cows and calves back to a healthy condition.
- Position ended due to husband's terminal illness.
2IC
Tairua Developments Ltd
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed calf rearing, ensuring the health and growth of calves.
- Milking, as well as maintaining milking schedules and equipment.
- Performed general farm duties, supporting daily operations, and maintenance.
- Lely robotic farm
- Position finished due to dairy side of business being shut down.
Farm Assistant
Titoki
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Full-time worker.
- Milking
- Calf rearing.
- General farm work.
Relief Milking
Multiple Employers
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Milking herds of 144 to 450 cows.
- Herringbone and rotary sheds
Rural Delivery Contractor
Self Employed
02.2017 - 05.2020
- H&S/employment law knowledge
- Day - to - day running of small business
- Ability to work independently and self manage
Full - time Milk Harvester
Phil Nixon
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Milking
- Calf rearing
- Plant/shed hygiene
- Animal health/treatment
Kitchen Hand
Morrisons Takeaways
Taranki
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Deep fry cooking
- Customer Service
Full - Time Milk Harvester
Phil Ogle
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Relief Milking
- Plant/shed hygiene
- Animal health/treatment
- Weed management
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly and approachable
- Honesty
- Effective communication
- Independent
- Problem solving and adaptability
- Safety compliance
- Calf management
- Milking operations
- Livestock handling
References
- Gary Watkins - 021439266
- Phil Nixon - 021 494 8972
- Josie Scott - 021 0223 8621 (personal reference)
- Alex Bickers - 0212770083 (personal reference)
Timeline
Calf rearing and relief milking
Gary Watkins
07.2025 - 04.2026
End of life care
N/A
02.2025 - 05.2025
2IC
LSI Investments Ltd
10.2024 - 03.2025
2IC
Tairua Developments Ltd
06.2023 - 10.2024
Farm Assistant
Titoki
06.2020 - 05.2023
Relief Milking
Multiple Employers
01.2018 - 01.2022
Rural Delivery Contractor
Self Employed
02.2017 - 05.2020
Full - time Milk Harvester
Phil Nixon
01.2012 - 01.2015
Kitchen Hand
Morrisons Takeaways
08.2011 - 03.2012
Full - Time Milk Harvester
Phil Ogle
01.2008 - 01.2010