Template to help you write an appropriate farm manager job description.

Template to help you write an appropriate farm assistant job description.

Job interviews are an opportunity for you the candidate, and the employer, to learn more about each other and determine if the role is the right fit.

Template to help you write an appropriate calf rearer job description.

Template to help you write an appropriate assistant manager job description.

Template with suggested questions and activities for herd manager interviews.

Template with suggested questions and activities for assistant manager interviews.

Template with suggested questions and activities for farm assistant interviews.

Template with suggested questions and activities for farm manager interviews.

Use this template to record health and safety meeting notes.

Go through the list of points with your employee to confirm they understand and agree.

Record farm risks and what you are doing to control the risk.

DairyNZ has been working with farmers, sector stakeholders and government to develop ‘Great futures in dairying’, our plan for a resilient workforce.

Example of a formal job offer letter for you to personalise.

On farm form to record all incidents, injuries, accidents and near-misses

Use this example milking plant standard operating procedure as a basis to create one for your farm.

Template to record employee comments at exit interview.

Use this example policy as a starter for your own farm health and safety policy.

Application form template for potential employees to complete.

A collaborated plan for the next decade that will address the critical shortage of workers on dairy farms and ensure the success of the dairy sector.