Dairy sector careers booklet

Lead yourself through the career decision-making process with all the information and resources you need for a dairy farming, agri-science, or agri-business career.

People Productivity Kit

The People Productivity Kit is your solution to managing employees for great performance.

Dairy Farm Role Descriptions

The Dairy Farm Career Pathway descriptions create clear and consistent role expectations for employers and future career pathways for employees on New Zealand dairy farms.

DairyNZ QuickPlan - for dairy farm employees

This tool takes you through a three step process for strategically planning your path to success.

DairyNZ QuickPlan - for farm owners and sharemilkers

This tool takes you through a three step process for strategically planning your path to success.

QuickStart Recruitment Kit - Farm Assistant

The QuickStart recruitment kit is a simple starting point for farmers when employing staff. It provides step-by-step processes for the first 90 days of the employment period, making employing staff easier and less time-consuming. The farm assistant kit is one of four available (herd manager, assistant manager, farm assistant and farm manager).

QuickStart Recruitment Kit - Herd Manager

The QuickStart recruitment kit is a simple starting point for farmers when employing staff. It provides step-by-step processes for the first 90 days of the employment period, making employing staff easier and less time-consuming. The herd manager kit is one of four available (herd manager, assistant manager, farm assistant and farm manager).

QuickStart Recruitment Kit - Assistant Manager

The QuickStart recruitment kit is a simple starting point for farmers when employing staff. It provides step-by-step processes for the first 90 days of the employment period, making employing staff easier and less time-consuming. The Assistant Manager kit is one of four available (herd manager, assistant manager, farm assistant and farm manager).

QuickStart Recruitment Kit - Farm Manager

The QuickStart recruitment kit is a simple starting point for farmers when employing staff. It provides step-by-step processes for the first 90 days of the employment period, making employing staff easier and less time-consuming. The farm manager kit is one of four available (herd manager, assistant manager, farm assistant and farm manager).

Career Pathways Book

This guide has been created for both employees and employers to help employees review career options, look at roles on farm and create a career pathway.

DairyNZ Scholarships Brochure

On behalf of the New Zealand dairy industry, DairyNZ awards 50 undergraduate scholarships a year. These assist students of high academic calibre with leadership potential to undertake bachelor degrees in dairying related subjects at Massey and Lincoln Universities.

Dairy Farming for a Real Change Brochure

Science Internships at DairyNZ Brochure

DairyNZ is committeed to creating a new generation of world-class dairy scientists by offering the opportunity for career development and postgraduate study with the security of a paid position within the company. This guide will help explain how you can make this happen through a DairyNZ science internship.

Compliance Toolkit

Compliance Toolkit templates help farmers work towards their legal obligations under employment legislation and the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.

HR Toolkit

Practical and effective solutions to help develop better employer / employee relationships.