Agriculture NZ graduate Hazel Vickers is just 19 – and has already secured a position working in the industry she plans to be a part of for the rest of her life.

Agriculture New Zealand is offering the chance for others to join the Go Dairying full-time training programme that specifically targets future leaders, sharemilkers and farm managers, through a carefully planned mix of ‘on the job’ experience and training, and classroom learning.

The programme is a 23-week course that utilises the NZ Certificate in Milk Harvesting as the qualification students are enrolled into. Students are placed on selected farms, where they experience everything from milking to effluent management and animal husbandry.

The course ensures students gain experience in all seasonal-based dairy farming activities. Students learn practical skills on a working farm, while learning the theory behind farming in the classroom.  

Agriculture New Zealand staff are passionate about ensuring every student comes out with a full skill-set in dairying, plus a thorough knowledge of the technology that makes the NZ dairy industry a world-beater.

Places are limited to 14-18 students each intake in order to deliver a top quality programme to people of all ages, including those from urban backgrounds. This programme creates the pathway to an exciting and rewarding career by providing the tools, experience; and more importantly, the opportunity.

For more information, visit www.agnz.co.nz