John Koke

New Zealand Wide

About John Koke

"Well expiernced farm hand and heavy equipment operator."

I am John Koke. I am from Texas, and I am looking for a farm work opportunity, preferably dairy or custom farming. I will be able to be in New Zealand from January 3, 2027, till Agust 5, 2027, with a working holiday visa. I am currently well experienced working with all sorts of livestock such as sheep, cows, beef cattle, goats, and chickens I am willing to learn to do more on the farms and take on a variety of different jobs if needed I have experience operating many different varieties of tractors truck exavtors and pay loaders. I have experience with brands such as Deutz Fahr, John Deere, Volvo, Case, New Holland, MAN, Mack, and Kenworth.

Skills

Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with early starts Physically fit, happy to work outdoors in all weather Quick learner who follows instructions well Teamwork and clear communication Careful and responsible with animals and equipment

Roles Interested

Custom Farmer, Farm Hand

Work History

Farm hand

•Full Time

03 Jan 2018 - Present8 years 9 months

At this job at a dairy, I mainly worked as a tractor and heavy equipment operator, truck driver, livestock handler, and maintained upkeep, heavy equipment repair, and welding. I also have experience growing crops and handling livestock, such as herd health checks, drying off and freshening dairy cows, and feeding. I also looked out for the dairy barn, milking barn, and open pens to repair and maintain the farm.

Farm hand

•Part Time

13 Sep 2026 - Present1 month

At this job, I work a lot with dairy heifers and youngstock beef cattle. Also worked a lot with basic maintenance of equipment and repairs. I also did a lot of work operating a tractor, hauling corn stock bales, and spreading cattle manure.

Farm hand

•Full Time

28 May 2026 - 04 Jul 20261 month

At this job, I was in the Netherlands working on a dairy work I helped with herd management and herd health checks, worked with robot milkers, did lots of welding for repairs across the dairy farm, and performed maintenance on tractors.

Dairy barn technician

•Part Time

11 May 2024 - 28 Aug 20243 months

At this job, I worked inside dairy barns to perform repairs on milk tanks, chillers plumping or milkers and many more other such repairs.