New Zealand Dairy Workforce Insights

New Zealand Dairy Workforce Insights provide practical, evidence-based updates to help sector partners and dairy farmers understand what is changing in the dairy workforce and what it means for farm businesses. Each issue will focus on one key workforce trend, unpacking the data and highlighting opportunities for conversation, planning and action. The insights are designed to support better decision-making and help build a capable, adaptable and resilient dairy workforce.

Issue #1 – Employment status

How the on-farm workforce has changed from an owner/operator-heavy workforce to a more employee-led workforce.

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Looking for something else?

Explore the links below to find more workforce content or try the Job Competitiveness Calculator to identify how competitive the farm assistant job you are offering is against comparable jobs in other sectors.

Finding and employing good people

Well-planned recruitment and selection, and a robust onboarding process are key to finding the right fit for your team and giving new staff the best start possible.
Job Competitiveness Calculator

Identify how competitive the farm assistant job you are offering is against comparable jobs in other sectors.
Productive workplaces

A productive workplace is about getting things done on the farm efficiently to meet the needs of the business and the people.
People-focused science

From employee insights and understanding technology use in the workplace, to reducing sprains and strains, discover our science projects with a workforce focus.

New Zealand Dairy Workforce Insights