Tirso Cavite

About Tirso Cavite

Professional Summary Experienced and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant with New Zealand-standard training through the Philippines–New Zealand Dairy Project (USTP/MOSCAT, NZ Government supported) and three years of hands-on experience at NMFD Dairy Multiplier Farm. Skilled in managing a herd of over 60 cows using parallel milking parlour operations. Strong practical abilities include calving assistance, calf rearing, colostrum management, heat detection, herd health monitoring, milk quality and mastitis prevention, and farm bio-security. Competent machinery operator with experience driving tractors, ATVs, and wheel loaders, alongside farm maintenance, fencing, and basic fabrication skills. Recognized for strong work ethic, punctuality, ability to work unsupervised, and willingness to work early starts, long hours, weekends, split shifts, and overtime. Seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant or Herd Assistant role in New Zealand with AEWV sponsorship. Education - Dairy Farm Assistantship – USTP/MOSCAT Philippines–New Zealand Dairy Project (NZ Government supported), Aug 2014–Mar 2015; 360 hours intensive OJT, parallel milking parlour NZ standard - Livestock School of Dairy Herd Management – NMFD C / National Dairy Authority / Dept. of Agriculture, Oct 2025–Jan 2026; 192 hours theory + 360 hours intensive hands-on - Certificate in Dairy Farming in Cattle & Goats – FARMTECH Agricultural Institute, Apr 2022–23 - Certificate in Farm Bio-security with Biological Risk Management – Philippine Agricultural Project, May 27–29, 2026 - HEO Wheel Loader NC II – North Coast Technical Training Institute / TESDA, Jul 31, 2026 (Training: Jun 22–Jul 14, 2026) - Certificate in Raise Dairy-Type Animals – KNAS, Jul 18, 2026 - Certificate in Restrain Animals – KNAS, Jul 19, 2026 - National Certificate II in Animal Production (Ruminants) – KNAS; assessments scheduled Aug 2026 - Basic Tractor Driving Operations – USTP (Nov 25, 2014) & Municipal Agriculture Office (Feb 27, 2015) - NC II in Bulldozer and Forklift operation, Sep 15, 2015 (previous) - Certified Safety Practitioner – COSH-SO2, Think Safe Training Consultancy, Dec 15, 2024 - Diploma in Computer Technician – Mindanao Masters Technical Training Center, Inc., May 25, 2003 - Additional certificates in Management System (Sep 2006), Inventory Planning & Control and Warehouse Management (Oct 2006), PCB Management (Aug 2006) Additional Information Holds a valid Philippine driver’s license until 2033 with tractor, ATV, and motorcycle driving experience. Physically fit as an active football player and ready for demanding farm duties. Available for early mornings (4:30 am starts), weekends, public holidays, overtime, and split shifts.