Charmaine Norton

  • Student Workplace experience
  • Marton, Manawatu, 4710
  • Jun 25, 2026
Temporary Other

Personal Summary

I am currently seeking experience towards my Rural Animal Vet Tech degree.  I have had 5 years in the dairy farming industry and so seek experience with other rural large animals.

I can currently offer 2-3 days a week for a few months in order to attain my required hours needed for my degree.

I am also happy to help out on 'big-job' days when you can use all the hands you can get, for the cheap price of a sign-off on my skills sheet & maybe a cuppa 😊

Skills

Time management

Scheduling and planning

Compliance

Goal setting

Inventory management

Reporting and documenting

Adaptability and flexibility

Process improvement strategies

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Licenses and certifications

Full Drivers Licence

Tractor Safety Course

Hoofcare Introduction Certificate

Work Experience

Assistant Manager
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 Aotearoa Trust, Tututawa Farm

Assisted in managing a 630-cow dairy farm, ensuring smooth daily operations, managing milkings, shed hygiene, animal health, and breeding decisions. Assisted with difficult calvings and managed hoof care.

Farm Assistant - 2IC
Nov 2021 - Aug 2024 Trinity Lands, Mastiff Farm

Milked 700 cows through a 50-bale rotary shed, maintained shed operations, solved somatic cell count issues, managed irrigation and calf shed, and worked with vets during the dry season.

Calf Rarer
Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 Atkinson Farms

Managed all areas of rearing 260 keeper calves, monitored health and well-being, and learned to milk in a 40 ASHB shed.

Education

Rural Animal Veterinary Technology (Level 6)
Feb 2025 - Present Otago Polytechnic