


"Contract Milker/Management"
Professional Summary Seasonal Contract Milker with extensive expertise in dairy farming and livestock management, excelling in milking procedures and herd health monitoring. Proven track record in enhancing milk production efficiency while prioritizing animal welfare, achieving 481kgMS for a cow weighing 480kg with minimal feed input. Adept at maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene for superior milking quality, alongside effective contract negotiation skills. Currently overseeing a system 2 farm utilizing 80-89% total home-grown feed. Experienced in feed management, weed control, animal handling, parasite control, and farm machinery operation. Skilled in maintaining detailed records, training staff, and collaborating with veterinarians and farm advisers to promote animal health and welfare. Education Level 5 Production Management Dairy (Expected June 2025) Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Agribusiness (June 2023) Agito Correspondence Health and Safety Agito (March 2026) Dairy Industry Awards: Placed 4th in Southland Emerging Talent Dairy Industry Awards: Placed 4th in Health and Safety and Biosecurity
Contract Milker Sole Charge Management Calf rearing/ general labor
Contract Milker
•Contract01 Jun 2017 - 31 May 20257 years 11 months
Prepared feed rations for cows according to their age, size, and nutritional needs, inspected cow udders, calculated production yields per cow, ensured records were accurately maintained, assisted with breeding activities, provided training to new staff, maintained milking equipment, monitored cow health, ordered food for animals, updated records, marked livestock, administered medications, shifted animals, herded livestock, examined animals, fed and watered livestock, maintained records, planned food management, interacted with vets, provided quality food and water, reviewed hygienic conditions, used farm tools, drove and maintained farm equipment, performed milking procedures, kept detailed records, monitored pastures, worked with veterinarians, and performed maintenance on milking machines.