Applying agricultural insight to quality fencing

At Agri-Fencing Taranaki, we’re proud to be a co-woman-owned business delivering high-quality agricultural fencing across the Taranaki region.

One of our greatest assets is Kim Coochey, our Fencing Technician, who brings a decade of experience across the agricultural sector and a sharp, practical mind for rural contracting.

Kim joined the team in 2023 and quickly proved herself to be a key part of our operation. Her background includes over ten years in a wide range of roles, from shepherding to crop testing and managing agricultural contracts. That diversity of experience gives her a strong understanding of how different parts of the farming system connect, and she applies that thinking directly to the fence line.

Thanks to her time working with livestock, Kim has a deep understanding of stock behaviour and plans fencing layouts to optimise stock movement and paddock flow. Her decisions are informed by practical farm knowledge, which adds real value to the functionality of every job.

Kim is also highly capable with machinery and equipment. She works safely and efficiently in all environments and takes pride in delivering tidy, well-structured fences, especially in the more remote and challenging areas where attention to detail matters most.

In addition to her technical abilities, Kim represents the business professionally on-site, building strong rapport with clients through clear communication and reliable follow-through. She’s a steady and thoughtful presence who reflects the values of our team well.

While working full-time, Kim is also studying agronomy and has completed business and operations management training. Her ongoing commitment to upskilling reflects a long-term investment in the primary industries, not just as a technician, but as a future leader in the field.

When asked what she enjoys about working in fencing, Kim says: “I like that it’s practical and straightforward. You know at the end of the day whether you’ve done a good job. It’s physical work, but it’s also satisfying. You’re building something that matters.”

Kim brings a rare combination of hands-on agricultural knowledge, mechanical skill, and strategic thinking to the job. Her presence on our team is a reminder of the vital role women are playing across the industry, from the yards to the workshop, and out on the fence line.