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A well-designed roster meets both employer and employee needs, while also ensuring there are enough people with the right skills available to complete the work.

Workflow management is central to a productive and efficient workplace. Find out how to improve task organisation with your team using a Kanban board.

Like many sectors in New Zealand, dairy faces the ongoing challenge of attracting and retaining good people. Understanding both what employees are looking for and current labour market trends is essential when creating a job in your business.

Enhance team communication by getting to know the different personalities within your team, leading to a more efficient and productive workplace.

Leasing dairy land refers to an agreement where you (the lessee), pay the farm owner (the lessor) for the use of land, buildings, and infrastructure for dairy farming. The lease payment is a monthly or annual fee that is periodically reviewed.

Equity partnerships in the dairy sector offer opportunities to take an ownership stake in a farm business to accelerate your progression in the sector.

A contract milker is a self-employed farmer, managing the property and paid on a negotiated price per kilogram of milksolids (kgMS) produced. Learn more about the considerations, advantages and skills required for this type of business ownership.

Find out how new technology can benefit your farm business, the sorts of technology farmers are investing in, and the considerations that go into a decision to invest in technology that supports positive outcomes for people.

Working on a dairy farm is a great job and lifestyle choice for many. Before diving in it's good to know what a career in dairying could look like and understand whether it's the best fit for you.

The Reducing Sprains and Strains project is designed to develop solutions that support a sector-wide reduction in sprains and strains. Keep a spring in your step by reducing sprains and strains during the busy calving season.

To support the sector in achieving high levels of animal welfare, DairyNZ has been interviewing farmers about their animal care practices for over a decade. Join us to find out how the information is used.

Coaches and mentors play vital roles in helping individuals navigate their careers and workplaces. While they serve distinct purposes, both offer valuable guidance and empowerment.

Investing in your people can provide multiple benefits to them and your business. Incorporating a training plan for both new and existing employees is a way to show you value and support them and their careers.

Conflict in the workplace can undermine staff motivation, reduce on-farm productivity, and affect an employer’s reputation. Learn how to deal with conflict effectively to maintain a good team culture.

Creating a career plan with employees in a farming business benefits both the employee and employer. Offering opportunities for employees to advance their career goals is highly valuable for employers too.