



"Dairy Farm Assistant - 15 Years Experience"
My name is Kemal CAY and I am from Turkey I am a student at Queenstown Resort College.I am a reliable and experienced dairy farm assistant with over 15 years of hands-on involvement in dairy farming and livestock care. Skilled in milking, calving, feeding, hygiene maintenance, animal handling, and general farm tasks. Experienced in operating within both small-scale and large-scale dairy operations across Turkey, Iraq, and the USA. Strong understanding of herd health and daily routines in confined systems. Adaptable, team-oriented, and passionate about working with animals. Currently based in Queenstown, New Zealand, holding a Student Visa with 20 hours/week part-time work rights. Actively seeking dairy farm assistant or general farm work with potential for sponsorship or visa extension support. Best regards Kemal CAY
Actively seeking a dairy farm assistant or general farm work with potential for sponsorship or visa extension support.
Farm Worker-International Experience-USA
•Full Time13 Jan 2005 - 16 Nov 200510 months
Gained experience in milking and young stock care. Participated in feeding, cleaning, and routine farm work. Shadowed experienced farm staff in managing herd behaviour and schedules.
Herd Manager-Farm Worker
•Full Time17 Nov 2017 - 16 Apr 20191 year 4 months
Supervised beef cattle operations, including feeding, growth monitoring, breeding, and general farm maintenance. - Implemented herd management plans to improve animal performance and production outcomes. - Trained farm staff and ensured proper hygiene, equipment care, and facility maintenance.
Dairy Farm Assistant
•Full Time09 Apr 2019 - 18 Nov 20223 years 7 months
Involved in milking, feeding, cleaning, and calving. Assisted in checking estrus and cow fertility. Conducted basic farm maintenance and cleaning routines. Trained junior farm staff in basic animal handling and milking hygiene. Maintained accurate farm and stock records.
Farm Assistant-Farm Worker
•Full Time17 Nov 2022 - 14 Jul 20237 months
Assisted in day-to-day care of Holstein and Jersey cows. Involved in drafting cows for AI and calving checks. Cleaned milking equipment and maintained barn hygiene. Participated in team training on farm routines and biosecurity. Helped manage heifer groups and monitored animal behaviour.
Dairy Farm Assistant
•Full Time22 Mar 2024 - 16 Jul 20251 year 3 months
Milking up to 600 cows daily in a herringbone system. Assisted with calvings and rearing of newborn calves. Prepared feed and ensured regular feeding schedules. Maintained hygiene in milking parlour and calf sheds. Supported pasture rotation and fence repair. Identified early signs of mastitis, lameness, and other health concerns. Updated herd records using Allflex SCR system. Worked closely with farm staff and nutritionists.