Ag Assist
Ag Assist

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Jobseeker

Tamara Cuttriss

Canterbury

About Tamara Cuttriss

"Returning Livestock Professional Seeking Farm Work"

Professional Summary I am a passionate and dedicated livestock professional, returning to the Dairy Industry for the 2026/2027 season after an extended break. I bring a strong theory background, having recently completed 8 months of theoretical training in Rural Animal Healthcare Assistance, earning a high A-grade average. I am a highly confident and independent milker and animal handler. While I have previous experience with tractors and machinery, I am seeking a role that offers a brief mentorship period to ensure I meet the highest safety standards as I transition back into full-time dairy work. I am a reliable, punctual team player with a positive, coachable attitude. I am always willing to learn new things and contribute to a productive team environment. Education - Otago Polytechnic Correspondence Rural Animal Healthcare Assistant Level 4 (2025–2026) Completed 8 months of theoretical studies with a high average of A grades. Note: I did not gain a qualification for this. - Ara Institute of Canterbury Pre Health Level 3 (2018) Certificate of Achievement. - Bayfield High School Completed NCEA Level 1 & 2

Skills

Flexibility
Time Management
Feed Budgeting
Vaccination
Mastitis Detection
Shed Hygiene
Milk Harvesting
Calving Assistance
Calf Rearing
Break Fencing
Ability to Work Independently
Reliability
Punctuality
Teamwork
Responsibility
Organisation
Customer Service
Positive Attitude
Sick Animal Treatment
Ability to Work Supervised
Machinery Operation
Animal Husbandry
Tractor Operation
Work Under Pressure
Dairy Farming
Animal Handling

Roles Interested

Farm Assistant, Milk Harvester

Work History

Trainee Herd Manager

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Shifting break fences, tractor work, moving cows/calves, feed budgeting and allocation, milk harvesting and shed hygiene, mating

Dairy Farm Assistant

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Shifting break fences, tractor work, moving cows/calves, milk harvesting and shed hygiene, identifying mastitis cows and treating sick cows, calving cows and assisting with calving cows, vaccinating cows and calves, calf rearing