40 | nzdairy DAIRY PEOPLE » Ruru Dairy Unit From ‘townie’ to award-winning dairy farmer Trinity had a rapid rise up the dairy ladder after taking on a casual job on Ruru. Karen Phelps From ‘converted townie’ to award-winning dairy farm manager, Trinity Jackson’s agricultural journey showcases the dynamic opportunities available in New Zealand’s dairy sector. Now, as she embraces motherhood with fourmonth-old Billy, she’s strategically planning her next moves in the industry. “I’m taking a bit of step back as kids are not little forever”, explains Trinity, who recently stepped down from her position as dairy farm manager at Pamu’s Ruru dairy unit. “In the next three years I want to gain my diploma in primary industry business management and become a qualified AB technician. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time but when I was full time dairy farming it was difficult”. Trinity had a rapid rise up the dairy ladder after taking on a casual job on Ruru, 441ha, 800-cows at Moana, towards the end of calving in 2021 when she first moved to the West Coast. During a gap year to study nursing on 2019 partner Tristan was already working in the industry and Trinity quickly found she shared his love of dairying. She secured a full-time role, later stepping into the 2IC position for the 21/22 season. Her five year goal was to get a manager position, which happened the next season when the manager suddenly left and she had to step in over calving. “It was sink or swim and they then asked to apply for the full time role which I got.” Just a couple of years later she clinched the prestigious 2024 West Coast/Top of the South Dairy Manager of the Year title at only 22 years old. “I have an immense passion for animal welfare as well as a drive to challenge myself to produce a quality food product while protecting our environment”, says Trinity. Fence It FOR ALL YOUR FARM LIFESTYLE AND RESIDENTIAL FENCING NEEDS Shane 027 816 1446 or Tracy 027 313 0698 fenceitwestcoast@gmail.com FENCE IT PROUD TO SUPPORT RURU DAIRY UNIT
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