It is hard to find staff for the New Zealand dairy industry right now. Border restrictions and Kiwi’s misconceptions of long hours and long weeks, makes finding people to fill roles increasingly difficult. Traditionally, dairy farmers have used word of mouth or community groups to find staff and with
Sharemilking is a unique opportunity here in New Zealand. It is an opportunity for people in the industry to build their assets without the huge outlay from the cost of land while allowing landowners the opportunity to utilise their land without a huge workload and stock commitment. Moving (Gypsy) Day is a big day for sharemilkers and farmers alike with lots to think about, but it’s not just land and herd owners who are invested in the annual 1 June move. For dairy assistants, managers and on farm hands, this time means movement for them and their families too.…
Sophie Ferris, a student in the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture course at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE, joined the New Zealand Dairy Careers ‘Live, Learn and Earn Programme’ in 2019 and spent 12 months here in New Zealand. She has written of her time here in New Zealand and of the programme - we are really pleased to share her story…
The new dairy season is now upon us and once again, be prepared well in advance with recruitment and retention of staff is the theme. NZ Dairy Careers began a new initiative in February to further support this message with Chew The Cud Week which is intended to be the official start point for the industry for conversations about employment for next season...
With 50 students currently placed around the country there are two groups who are being introduced to new environments as the West Coast and West Otago have now been included as ...
Temuka teacher and Timaru Young Farmers Club member Sarah Stark had the time of her life on a working exchange organised by NZ Dairy Careers earlier this year. In January Sarah took a year's leave from teaching...
Another busy month for NZ Dairy Careers. As you are aware, we are always on the lookout for dairy assistants - the demand is huge at the moment. Our farmers are recruiting constantly and are happy to employ new staff throughout the year...