Kim Sullivan
Headlands Accredited Dairy Consultant
Born and bred in the hills of South Waikato, Kim grew up wrestling sheep and cows on the family farm. This paved the way for a career in veterinary science, where she spent several years focused on dairy cattle medicine before moving into whole farm consultancy where she could make more of a difference to the whole farm business.
Having a particular interest as a vet in reproduction, milk quality and farm systems, Kim brings the same focus to her consultancy. Kim has considerable experience with the challenges of large herd dairy farming and enjoys creating and implementing farm specific solutions.
With a lot of her leisure time spent in or around the water, Kim is interested in preserving the quality of waterways, whilst ensuring the profitability of the surrounding farms.
With core values of Integrity, relationships and fun, Kim is also known for her blunt and open honesty. She enjoys building close relationships with her clients and tailors her consultancy approach to each farm depending on individual aims and goals.
Testimonials
"As our Farm Systems Consultant, we consider Kim Sullivan to be an essential Business Partner in our dairy operation where she offers us innovative farm systems services, including training and support. We have always felt very comfortable with the advice given to us, and feel she has a personal interest in both our business and family." - Kylie Leonard (Matomato Farms)
"We have worked with Kim for over 7 years after searching for a consultant that could add true value to our business. In that time our business has grown rapidly and we have moved out from the cowshed to owning and managing several farms." - Matt & Louise Pepper (Milk Solids Ltd)
"We look forward to our monthly meetings with Kim and value her input and suggestions. We really value Kim’s friendly professional relationship with our business. She genuinely wants the best for us and the best for our farm." - Nick Pepper and Michelle Hine (Six Pines Ltd)
" I am passionate about working closely with people to achieve their goals." - Kim