Displaying items by tag: careers

Tuesday, 05 November 2019 10:55

Back to school for farmers – to teach!

Farmers and others in the agri sector need to speak at schools if New Zealand is to get more young people choosing agri careers.

Published in General News
Thursday, 09 February 2017 12:27

Tough contest for dairy industry scholars

DairyNZ has awarded 55 scholarships to tertiary students as part of a wider drive to support young talent into the dairy industry.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 08 February 2017 08:55

‘Endless’ agri career opportunities

Applause has replaced eye rolling as university students launch a scheme to show secondary schoolers the career opportunities in the primary industries.

Published in General News
Thursday, 31 March 2016 13:55

New worker’s rostered time off: figure this

At every interview for a farm position, a key question for an applicant is, "How much rostered time off do I get?" Your answer can influence the job's appeal.

Published in General News
Thursday, 03 September 2015 12:32

Privileged to get a look at sector

The New Zealand horticulture Industry has created an integrated, robust and thriving foundation from which it is ready to “explode into future success”, says Waikato University student Jack Keeys.

Published in Agribusiness
Friday, 20 February 2015 00:00

Fresh look at farming for youth

THE 2015 Northland Field Days will do much for young Northlanders, says committee president Lew Duggan.

Published in General News
Sunday, 14 December 2014 00:00

Rethink sales pitch to youngsters

WAIKATO MILKING Systems chief executive Dean Bell says New Zealand must rethink how to ‘sell’ the sector to young people.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 04 November 2014 00:00

Agriculture offers many career options

AGRICULTURE OFFERS many more career opportunities than just farming. That’s the message from 2014 Young Farmer of the Year, David Kidd, the guest speaker at the recent Massey Agricultural Awards dinner. 

Published in General News
Thursday, 10 July 2014 13:36

Zespri’ s graduate recruitment scheme

ZESPRI IS launching a new graduate recruitment scheme to attract top young talent into the kiwifruit industry.

Published in General News
Friday, 06 June 2014 13:52

50,000 more workers needed

A REPORT that forecasts the future workforce needs of the primary sector, 'Future capability needs for the primary industries in New Zealand' has been launched by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

Published in General News
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