Career progression support for dairy achievers

Career progression support for dairy achievers

DairyNZ is launching nationwide discussion groups to help up-and-coming dairy farmers with their career advancement.

“DairyNZ Progression Groups have been developed for those who want to enhance their skills and career options in the dairy industry,” says DairyNZ Strategy and Investment Leader for People and Business Dr Mark Paine. “We’ll be holding specialised discussion groups throughout New Zealand where participants will have opportunities t apply new approaches to advance along their career pathway.

DairyNZ Progression Groups will be offered nationwide from early June for two key groups: Biz Start and Biz Grow.

Biz Start has been designed to meet the needs of farmers in the lower order sharemilker, herd manager and farm manager positions. Sessions will focus on building business and people management skills to equip them for senior level management positions.

Biz Grow has been designed to meet the needs of farmers in sharemilker and equity partner or new farm owner positions. Sessions will focus on strategic, financial and performance management skills and resources to equip participants for greater equity holding or owning their own farm business.

“These courses have been developed to complement the wide variety of training available through industry education providers such as AgricultureITO,” says Mark. “DairyNZ Progression Groups focus on the business and people skills that can often trip up those moving through to ownership positions. It is always a great pity to see peple leaving the dairy industry prematurely, when with a small investment of time they can access the skills and knowledge for real business success

As an investment by New Zealand dairy farmers through the DairyNZ levy, Progression Groups are free to attend for all people involved in dairy farming.

“Investing the time to attend these groups will give an instant payback to your career in the dairy industry,” says Mark.” However numbers are limited so register your interest early to avoid disappointment.”

People can obtain more information by contacting their local DairyNZ consulting officer or calling the DairyNZ Farmer Information Service on 0800 DAIRYNZ (0800 4 324 7969).

To register their interest or recommend one of their team, farmers can visit the registration site at www.dairynz.co.nz/progressiongroups.

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