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Total results 18
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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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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.
Resources
•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.
Resources
•Employee resources
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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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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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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
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Coaching and mentoring employeesCoaches and mentors play vital roles in helping individuals navigate their careers and workplaces. While they serve distinct purposes, both offer valuable guidance and empowerment.
People•2 min read
Coaching and mentoring employees

Coaches and mentors play vital roles in helping individuals navigate their careers and workplaces. While they serve distinct purposes, both offer valuable guidance and empowerment.
People•2 min read
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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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Opportunities for self-employmentWith more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!
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Kia ora Holly - from intern to master's studentHolly Hay (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Turumakina) kick-started her dairying career through DairyNZ by taking up a Māori summer internship as an undergraduate, before becoming a casual research technician.
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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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Business ownership opportunitiesThe nature and scale of many dairy farming businesses is changing and there are many self-employed business opportunities available for individuals and partnerships.
People•2 min read
Business ownership opportunities

The nature and scale of many dairy farming businesses is changing and there are many self-employed business opportunities available for individuals and partnerships.
People•2 min read
