Zoe Parker
Hororata,CAN
Summary
Motivated and hardworking school leaver with experience in dairy farming and retail sales. Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills, with a proven ability to work in fast-paced and physically demanding environments. Recipient of the Richard Rayward Flying Scholarship and multiple school awards recognising leadership, resilience, and dedication. Seeking an opportunity to contribute a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Floor Sales Assistant
Further Faster
Sydenham , Christchurch
03.2026 - Current
- Delivered friendly and knowledgeable customer service, assisting customers with product selection, inquiries, and purchases.
- Processed sales transactions, returns, exchanges, and refunds accurately using POS systems.
- Maintained well-presented product displays and ensured the shop floor remained organised and fully stocked.
- Managed stock replenishment and assisted with inventory tracking to support efficient store operations.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive shopping experience and achieve store goals.
Farm Assistant
Parker-Scarlett Partership
Hororata, Canterbury
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted with daily milking operations and animal care.
- Monitored the health and wellbeing of dairy cattle.
- Cleaned and maintained farm equipment and facilities.
- Moved and managed livestock safely.
- Assisted with feeding, fencing, and general farm maintenance.
- Operated farm machinery and equipment where required.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and animal welfare.
- Worked efficiently in a physically demanding outdoor environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Craighead Diocesan School
Timaru, NZ12-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Friendly and helpful
- Cash handling and POS systems
- Goal oriented
- Returns and exchanges
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Work ethic and initiative
- Ability to learn quickly
- Responsibility and reliability
- Fast-paced work under pressure
- Teamwork and independent work
Affiliations
My extracurricular involvement has been centred around rugby, where I have developed strong leadership, teamwork and resilience. I represented the South Island in the U18 Matatū Sevens Team at the Global Youth Sevens tournament and was a member of the U18 Hanan Shield Rugby Team from 2023 to 2025. During this time, I was awarded Forward of the Year in 2023 and Player of the Year in both 2024 and 2025 as well as captaining the team in 2025. I currently play Premier Women's Rugby for High School Old Boys and have been selected for the Canterbury FPC Invitational Group.
I also volunteered at Margaret Wilson Rest Home in 2025 during my final year of school, where I engaged in conversations with residents and helped with activities. This experience helped me develop strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to communicate effectively with people of different ages and backgrounds.
In 2025, I was selected to participate in the New Zealand Police Gateway Programme during my final year of school. This programme provided me with valuable insight into policing and community services through a hands-on learning environment. It gave me the opportunity to learn about the role of police in the community while developing my teamwork and interpersonal skills.
I also volunteered at Margaret Wilson Rest Home in 2025 during my final year of school, where I engaged in conversations with residents and helped with activities. This experience helped me develop strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to communicate effectively with people of different ages and backgrounds.
In 2025, I was selected to participate in the New Zealand Police Gateway Programme during my final year of school. This programme provided me with valuable insight into policing and community services through a hands-on learning environment. It gave me the opportunity to learn about the role of police in the community while developing my teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Accomplishments
Mick Geary
Former Rugby Coach
Email: mick.geary@silverfernfarms.co.nz
Phone: 027 433 9030
Julie-Anne Christy
Boss at Further Faster
Email: julz@furtherfaster.co.nz
Phone: 021 059 9592
Former Rugby Coach
Email: mick.geary@silverfernfarms.co.nz
Phone: 027 433 9030
Julie-Anne Christy
Boss at Further Faster
Email: julz@furtherfaster.co.nz
Phone: 021 059 9592
Timeline
Shop Floor Sales Assistant
Further Faster
03.2026 - Current
Farm Assistant
Parker-Scarlett Partership
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Craighead Diocesan School