Orientation | DairyNZ

An orientation process will help staff settle into their new job so there will be fewer mistakes made, which in turn will cost employers less money.

Orientation processes are also useful for setting the tone and expectations for the employment relationship, as well as helping employees feel at ease in their new job, as changing jobs can be very stressful.

An orientation process is a structured introduction to a new job.

All new employees, when they start in a new job, have a lot to learn about the farm they are working on. Using a formal orientation process will speed up the process of getting to know the farm so all staff can start the job with less downtime and be more effective.

Staff will be more comfortable in their job earlier, and this contributes to job satisfaction.

Typically, an orientation process will involve a manual and face-to-face interaction between the employer and employee. This interaction may consist of three or four meetings, beginning anywhere from a few weeks before the employee is due to start work, to a few weeks into the job.

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