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  • Shepard
  • 242 John street, Invercargill
  • Feb 04, 2025
Full time Contracting Dairy Drystock Farm Services Horticulture

Personal Summary

I am a motivated and eager-to-learn professional with hands-on experience in sheep and beef farming, having worked as a Shepherd and Second-in-Charge. With a strong understanding of animal husbandry and farm operations, I am passionate about continuous improvement and expanding my knowledge in sustainable farming practices. I work well both independently and as part of a team, always prioritizing safety and productivity.

Skills

  • Great Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Stock rotation and grazing management
  • Equipment and Maintenance
  • Tractor Work
  • Feed Management
  • Upkeep of sick Animals
  • Shearing/ Dagging
  • Fencing / Break Management
  • Moving Stock
  • Maintenance of Equipment
  • Calf Rearing
  • Time Management

Licenses and certifications

  • Level 3 NCEA
  • Level 4 Outdoors certificate
  • Training for overseas 

happy to relocate for the right position 

Work Experience

Shepherd
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 Ica Station

Worked as a Shepherd and Second-in-Charge, managing stock rotation, grazing, and farm equipment maintenance. Focused on feed management, upkeep of sick animals, and calf rearing.

Infantry Soldier
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 New Zealand Army

Served as an Infantry Soldier, trained and servers overseas deployments, and developed skills in teamwork and time management.

Education

Level 3 NCEA
Jan 2012 - Jan 2017 Burnham
Level 4 Outdoors certificate
Jan 2012 - Present Burnham