Hayley Hoogendyk

Hayley Hoogendyk

Hayley Hoogendyk Farm Manager Hayley Hoogendyk grew up as a city girl but chose a rural career. SCHOOL: Mt Maunganui College. 2002-2006 TRAINING INSTITUTE: Massey University 2007-2009, Primary ITO 2014 to present day CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Farm Manager “My story...
Harepaora Ngaheu

Harepaora Ngaheu

Harepaora Ngaheu Contract Milker Harepaora was 21 years old when he first put cups on cows and it changed his life forever. TRAINING INSTITUTE: Diploma in Agribusiness, Level 4 CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Contract Milker “I want to be a positive role model for young...
Caleb Higham

Caleb Higham

Caleb Higham Catchment Engagement Leader Caleb wasn’t sure what to study after high school, but loved biology, chemistry, and the outdoors. SCHOOL: Te Awamutu College TRAINING INSTITUTE: The University of Waikato, Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry double...
Melissa Stephen

Melissa Stephen

Melissa Stephen Genetic Evaluation Developer Melissa works as a Genetic Evaluation Developer helping dairy farmers determine which animals will produce the best performing herd. SCHOOL: Whangarei Girls’ High School TRAINING INSTITUTE: Lincoln University,...
Chloe Mackle

Chloe Mackle

CHLOE MACKLE Dairy Farm Manager Chloe made the leap from city life to country life and hasn’t looked back. SCHOOL: Northcote College, 2005-2010 TRAINING INSTITUTE: Primary ITO 2012 to present day CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Farm Manager “I am driven by the people I hang...
Phillip van Heuven

Phillip van Heuven

Phillip van Heuven 50:50 Sharemilker Phillip is a great believer in workplace training and the value it brings to participants. SCHOOL: Matamata College TRAINING INSTITUTE: Agribusiness Management Diploma CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: 50:50 Sharemilker “I always planned to be a...