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Search results for "Finding good people"
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Insights into finding and keeping good peopleLike 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.
People•3 min read
Insights into finding and keeping good people

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.
People•3 min read
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Finding and employing good peopleWell-planned recruitment and selection, and a robust orientation process are key to finding the right fit for your team and giving new staff the best start possible.
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Employee onboardingEmployee onboarding is the process of helping new employees settle into their roles to ensure a positive start to their employment. This page outlines a comprehensive step-by-step guide for dairy farmers to follow.
People•5 min read
Employee onboarding

Employee onboarding is the process of helping new employees settle into their roles to ensure a positive start to their employment. This page outlines a comprehensive step-by-step guide for dairy farmers to follow.
People•5 min read
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The hiring processAre you looking to hire a new employee? Having a well-planned recruitment and selection process is the first step towards finding the right person to fit into your team.
People•10 min read
The hiring process

Are you looking to hire a new employee? Having a well-planned recruitment and selection process is the first step towards finding the right person to fit into your team.
People•10 min read
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ImmigrationEmploying staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.
People•3 min read
Immigration

Employing staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.
People•3 min read
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Building farm team capabilityIt’s tough finding the right people; those with the right mindset, skills, and attitude to help grow your business - but sometimes the best team is the one you already have. The Legends video series can help you build stronger, more capable teams.
People•2 min read
Building farm team capability

It’s tough finding the right people; those with the right mindset, skills, and attitude to help grow your business - but sometimes the best team is the one you already have. The Legends video series can help you build stronger, more capable teams.
People•2 min read
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Dry OffPlanning a proper dry-off on your farm can have significant impacts for the coming season, including how and when to start drying off cows. The page outlines essential steps for a smooth dry-off process.
Animal•2 min read
Dry Off

Planning a proper dry-off on your farm can have significant impacts for the coming season, including how and when to start drying off cows. The page outlines essential steps for a smooth dry-off process.
Animal•2 min read
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Herringbone bail pitThe design of the milking bail, pipework, and pit in dairy farming is crucial for the safety and comfort of both cows and workers. This page outlines ways to ensure optimal cow flow and worker efficiency in the milking process.
Milking•4 min read
Herringbone bail pit

The design of the milking bail, pipework, and pit in dairy farming is crucial for the safety and comfort of both cows and workers. This page outlines ways to ensure optimal cow flow and worker efficiency in the milking process.
Milking•4 min read
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Rotary bail cuppingGood platform design in dairy farming keeps both cows and people safe, while enhancing cow flow into the dairy.
Milking•2 min read
Rotary bail cupping

Good platform design in dairy farming keeps both cows and people safe, while enhancing cow flow into the dairy.
Milking•2 min read
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Finding your farming family | Ep. 98Looking to grow your ag career or feel more connected? In this episode, hear how NZ Young Farmers helps you build skills, find support, and be part of something bigger. You’ll meet your people - and maybe your farming family. Listen now.
People
•30 Apr 2025
•23:12 min
Finding your farming family | Ep. 98

Looking to grow your ag career or feel more connected? In this episode, hear how NZ Young Farmers helps you build skills, find support, and be part of something bigger. You’ll meet your people - and maybe your farming family. Listen now.
People
•30 Apr 2025
•23:12 min
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Inside Dairy: Finding your farming familyThe future of dairy farming doesn’t exist without young people entering the sector. Recognising this, DairyNZ collaborates with New Zealand Young Farmers to run various initiatives that foster the growth of young farmers and new producers.
Inside Dairy•17 Apr 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Finding your farming family
The future of dairy farming doesn’t exist without young people entering the sector. Recognising this, DairyNZ collaborates with New Zealand Young Farmers to run various initiatives that foster the growth of young farmers and new producers.
Inside Dairy•17 Apr 2025
•2 min read
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Finding a job on farmWith more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!
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How to invest in your people and be the best leader possible | Ep. 70When it comes to managing a team, what does good leadership look like? And how do you invest in developing people when times are financially tough? Join us as we to talk to Southland share farmers Leo and Hazel to understand their views.
People
•13 Feb 2024
•25:09 min
How to invest in your people and be the best leader possible | Ep. 70

When it comes to managing a team, what does good leadership look like? And how do you invest in developing people when times are financially tough? Join us as we to talk to Southland share farmers Leo and Hazel to understand their views.
People
•13 Feb 2024
•25:09 min
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First steps to working in the dairy sectorWorking 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.
People•2 min read
First steps to working in the dairy sector

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.
People•2 min read
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Dairy stockmanshipDairy stockmanship covers interactions between cows and people, and when practised effectively, creates a safe and efficient work environment; it also improves animal health and production.
Animal•5 min read
Dairy stockmanship

Dairy stockmanship covers interactions between cows and people, and when practised effectively, creates a safe and efficient work environment; it also improves animal health and production.
Animal•5 min read
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People Expo 2026Being clear on what success looks like for you and your business, and the practical steps you can take to get there, is the focus of this year’s People Expo, whether you’re stepping up in your career or planning how to step back from the day‑to‑day.
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Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practicesAnalysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practices
Analysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
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Inside Dairy - People-first leadership lifts performanceWith around 41,000 people working on New Zealand dairy farms, understanding what drives workplace productivity is key to improving individual farm and overall sector performance.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - People-first leadership lifts performance
With around 41,000 people working on New Zealand dairy farms, understanding what drives workplace productivity is key to improving individual farm and overall sector performance.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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Turn good into great with 3 moves for wealth creation | Ep. 119Turn good seasons into great outcomes with three simple moves. Build confidence, stay in control, and grow long-term wealth with practical tips and tools you can use straight away.
Business
•06 Mar 2026
•24:29 min
Turn good into great with 3 moves for wealth creation | Ep. 119

Turn good seasons into great outcomes with three simple moves. Build confidence, stay in control, and grow long-term wealth with practical tips and tools you can use straight away.
Business
•06 Mar 2026
•24:29 min
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What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report. | Ep. 114What’s the return for your levy investment? Get the answer and the facts from an independent return on investment report. And find out what else DairyNZ is doing to boost transparency and keep dairy competitive.
Business
•10 Dec 2025
•18:20 min
What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report. | Ep. 114

What’s the return for your levy investment? Get the answer and the facts from an independent return on investment report. And find out what else DairyNZ is doing to boost transparency and keep dairy competitive.
Business
•10 Dec 2025
•18:20 min