Farm Assistant

Harepaora Ngaheu was 21 years old when he first put cups on cows and it changed his life forever.

Harepaora says he did not make the most of school and drifted through his late teenage years. Then, at 21-years-old while attending an industry training course in Bay of Plenty, he got in the dairy shed.

Harepaora loves farming because he gets to work outdoors with animals and on the land. After starting as a Farm Assistant, Harepaora broadened his experience by working on different farms as a Farm Manager then Contract Milker.

Callum Bisley is proud to be following in his father’s footsteps - studying agriculture at Telford.

"To achieve my ultimate career goal of farm ownership, I realised that I needed more theoretical knowledge about agriculture. I am committed to my study and have enjoyed my time at Telford."

Callum is currently working as a Farm Assistant on a 400 cow dairy farm near Stratford for his father. He is looking forward to his 2IC position

Claire Douglas says that while she did not grow up on a farm, this did not stop her passion and interest in a dairy sector career.

“Studying Agriculture at Pukekohe High School increased my interest in a career in the agriculture. It gave me the motivation to attend Taratahi Agricultural Training centre to further develop practical skills and knowledge.”

After completing the Level 4 Certificate in Agriculture, Claire started a fulltime career in dairying. She worked two seasons on-farm putting her knowledge and skills into practice and continued to develop teamwork skills.