The Grassroots Dairy Management Graduate Programme is looking for trainees who are ambitious and motivated to kick-start their dairy farming career.
The programme is recruiting for its next intake of graduates to be selected for the 2025 programme.
Programme chair Kim Grayling said the purpose of the programme is simple – to attract university graduates into the dairy industry and match them to on-farm jobs with reputable farmers, enabling the graduate to quickly expand their learning and fast-track progression.
Places on the 2025 programme are limited to eight university graduates, of any discipline.
While working in full-time employment, those selected will participate in up to 25 modules and social events between February to November 2025.
These modules are led by subject matter experts alongside a farmer to ensure a practical perspective.
The topics covered vary from people management to banking and accountancy skills, animal health, pasture and milk production and industry fundamentals.
“Ultimately, the graduates are provided with a wealth of knowledge and a networking community that they will be able to draw on throughout their career.”
Grayling said with the support of DairyNZ and Rabobank, the voluntary committee of eight farmers organising the programme have enjoyed seeing the success of programme participants, many of whom are now competing at national level events such as the Dairy Industry Awards and Young Farmer of the Year competitions, while also growing considerably in their on-farm roles.
“The New Zealand dairy industry is in need of young, motivated individuals to lead farms and the committee is hopeful the Grassroots Graduate Programme will play a key role in achieving this and further ensuring the longevity and success of the industry.”
To apply for the Grassroots Dairy Management Graduate Programme as a graduate or an employer, go to: www.dairygrads.co.nz
Applications for 2025 graduates close on June 9 2024.
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