NZYF launches employer supporter membership for rural businesses

The new Employer Supporter offering allows businesses to invest directly in their staff's personal and professional growth by covering the annual $100 NZYF membership fee (reduced to $80 per person for 10 or more employees).

Cheyne Gillooly, chief executive of NZYF, says that supporting the future of the sector starts with supporting the young people who make it possible.

"By offering to cover their membership, employers are showing genuine care for their team's wellbeing and development," Gillooly says.

"It's a simple but powerful way to help them feel valued, connected, and inspired to stay and grow within your business and the wider rural community," he adds.

Through NZYF’s 60-plus clubs across the country, members gain access to a national peer network, leadership and skills development opportunities, and wellbeing support.

Clubs host regular events, workshops, and competitions such as the iconic FMG Young Farmer of the Year, helping members build confidence, resilience, and pride in New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.

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“Employers who invest in their staff’s NZ Young Farmers membership are also investing in a more motivated and engaged workforce,” says Gillooly.

“It’s about creating workplaces that people want to be part of, where they feel supported not just in their jobs but in their broader personal and professional growth.”