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Total results 27
Search results for "Career pathways"
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Dairy Farm Career Pathways
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, as well as providing a common framework and language that helps align industry activities.
Resources
•Employee resources
•Dairy Farm Career Pathways

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, as well as providing a common framework and language that helps align industry activities.
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•Employee resources
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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.
Resources
•Employee resources
•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.
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•Employee resources
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Finding a job on farmWith more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!
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Shaping the next generation of dairy farmersA 12-month pathway programme has helped kickstart a career in dairy for an 18-year-old student-turned-farmer.
Media releases•12 May 2026
•2 min read
Shaping the next generation of dairy farmers
A 12-month pathway programme has helped kickstart a career in dairy for an 18-year-old student-turned-farmer.
Media releases•12 May 2026
•2 min read
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Finding the right role for youAn intro into the roles on a dairy farm, where to find the right role for you, understanding what you need in a job and how you can progress your career in dairy.
People•3 min read
Finding the right role for you

An intro into the roles on a dairy farm, where to find the right role for you, understanding what you need in a job and how you can progress your career in dairy.
People•3 min read
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Career planning with employeesCreating a career plan with employees in a farming business benefits both the employee and employer. Offering opportunities for employees to advance their career goals is highly valuable for employers too.
People•2 min read
Career planning with employees

Creating a career plan with employees in a farming business benefits both the employee and employer. Offering opportunities for employees to advance their career goals is highly valuable for employers too.
People•2 min read
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Love for the environment a driver for science research careerDr Roshean Woods says helping bring the latest tools and technology into dairy farmers’ hands is one of the best things about her role.
Media releases•8 Mar 2024
•4 min read
Love for the environment a driver for science research career
Dr Roshean Woods says helping bring the latest tools and technology into dairy farmers’ hands is one of the best things about her role.
Media releases•8 Mar 2024
•4 min read
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Foot and Mouth Disease risk pathwaysA risk pathway is a method through which infection or disease can reach or spread from your farm. This page emphasises the importance of being prepared to prevent foot and mouth disease in New Zealand.
Biosecurity•3 min read
Foot and Mouth Disease risk pathways

A risk pathway is a method through which infection or disease can reach or spread from your farm. This page emphasises the importance of being prepared to prevent foot and mouth disease in New Zealand.
Biosecurity•3 min read
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Future Pathways Submission
DairyNZs initial submission on the Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways green paper – reviewing and looking into the future of NZs research system.
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•Regulations
•Future Pathways Submission
DairyNZs initial submission on the Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways green paper – reviewing and looking into the future of NZs research system.
Resources
•Regulations
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People Expo 2026Being clear on what success looks like for you and your business, and the practical steps you can take to get there, is the focus of this year’s People Expo, whether you’re stepping up in your career or planning how to step back from the day‑to‑day.
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Inside Dairy - A navigation aid towards equityDairyBase is helping contract milkers like Keegan and Catherine Rodley strengthen their financial capability, supporting better decisions today and clearer pathways to sharemilking and farm ownership.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - A navigation aid towards equity
DairyBase is helping contract milkers like Keegan and Catherine Rodley strengthen their financial capability, supporting better decisions today and clearer pathways to sharemilking and farm ownership.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - Tracking performance and progress over timeChris and Carla Staples use DairyBase to track performance, compare results with local benchmarks, and plan their pathway through the dairy system.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Tracking performance and progress over time
Chris and Carla Staples use DairyBase to track performance, compare results with local benchmarks, and plan their pathway through the dairy system.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - Towards more profitable and ethical dairy beefThe Dairy Beef Profit Partnership pilot, delivered by DairyNZ & Beef + Lamb New Zealand, is connecting dairy farmers, calf rearers and beef finishers with a view to building a partnership to give non-replacement dairy calves more productive pathways.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Towards more profitable and ethical dairy beef
The Dairy Beef Profit Partnership pilot, delivered by DairyNZ & Beef + Lamb New Zealand, is connecting dairy farmers, calf rearers and beef finishers with a view to building a partnership to give non-replacement dairy calves more productive pathways.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2026
•3 min read
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International Women’s DayTo mark International Women’s Day on Sunday, 8 March, we’re celebrating three women from across DairyNZ and sharing their career journeys.
Media releases•6 Mar 2026
•2 min read
International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day on Sunday, 8 March, we’re celebrating three women from across DairyNZ and sharing their career journeys.
Media releases•6 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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Navigating the path to farm ownership in 2025 | Ep. 109In this episode of Talking Dairy, Blair Robinson and Tony Finch discuss various pathways to farm ownership. From the traditional contract and sharemilking route to different approaches, hear what sets those that are successful apart from the rest.
People
•01 Oct 2025
•28:34 min
Navigating the path to farm ownership in 2025 | Ep. 109

In this episode of Talking Dairy, Blair Robinson and Tony Finch discuss various pathways to farm ownership. From the traditional contract and sharemilking route to different approaches, hear what sets those that are successful apart from the rest.
People
•01 Oct 2025
•28:34 min
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Attracting people to dairyWe want more people to see dairy as a great career – on farm, in agribusiness, and in science. To make that happen, we work alongside farmers and our Great Futures in Dairying partners to raise awareness and create opportunities.
Regulation•6 min read
Attracting people to dairy

We want more people to see dairy as a great career – on farm, in agribusiness, and in science. To make that happen, we work alongside farmers and our Great Futures in Dairying partners to raise awareness and create opportunities.
Regulation•6 min read
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Finding your farming family | Ep. 98Looking to grow your ag career or feel more connected? In this episode, hear how NZ Young Farmers helps you build skills, find support, and be part of something bigger. You’ll meet your people - and maybe your farming family. Listen now.
People
•30 Apr 2025
•23:12 min
Finding your farming family | Ep. 98

Looking to grow your ag career or feel more connected? In this episode, hear how NZ Young Farmers helps you build skills, find support, and be part of something bigger. You’ll meet your people - and maybe your farming family. Listen now.
People
•30 Apr 2025
•23:12 min
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Dairy Training: Shaping the next generation of dairy farmersCareer paths come in many different forms, and for some Canterbury teenagers, their journey is being shaped by hands-on experience in a sector they are passionate about - dairy farming.
Media releases•9 Apr 2025
•3 min read
Dairy Training: Shaping the next generation of dairy farmers
Career paths come in many different forms, and for some Canterbury teenagers, their journey is being shaped by hands-on experience in a sector they are passionate about - dairy farming.
Media releases•9 Apr 2025
•3 min read
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Postgraduate scholarshipsDairyNZ awards postgraduate scholarships to enthusiastic future dairy scientists. Scholarship recipients are mentored and supported to grow their networks with dairy specialists.
Support•3 min read
Postgraduate scholarships

DairyNZ awards postgraduate scholarships to enthusiastic future dairy scientists. Scholarship recipients are mentored and supported to grow their networks with dairy specialists.
Support•3 min read
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First steps to working in the dairy sectorWorking on a dairy farm is a great job and lifestyle choice for many. Before diving in it's good to know what a career in dairying could look like and understand whether it's the best fit for you.
People•2 min read
First steps to working in the dairy sector

Working on a dairy farm is a great job and lifestyle choice for many. Before diving in it's good to know what a career in dairying could look like and understand whether it's the best fit for you.
People•2 min read