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  • Insights And Trends For Building A Great Team 1500X1000
    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

    Insights into finding and keeping good people

    Insights And Trends For Building A Great Team 1500X1000

    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

  • Operations Manager
    Finding and employing good people

    Well-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.

    Finding and employing good people

    Operations Manager

    Well-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.

  • New farm employee enjoying a catchup in the farm office with her employer.
    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

    Employee onboarding

    New farm employee enjoying a catchup in the farm office with her employer.

    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

  • Three men walking in a dairy farm paddock on a sunny day.
    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

    The hiring process

    Three men walking in a dairy farm paddock on a sunny day.

    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

  • International employee herding dairy cows on motorbike.
    Immigration

    Employing staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.

    People

    3 min read

    Immigration

    International employee herding dairy cows on motorbike.

    Employing staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.

    People

    3 min read

  • Building Farm Team Capability Legends Listing Summary Image
    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

    Building farm team capability

    Building Farm Team Capability Legends Listing Summary Image

    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

  • A set of milking equipment arranged by sections
    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

    Dry Off

    A set of milking equipment arranged by sections

    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

  • A man milking a cow
    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

    Herringbone bail pit

    A man milking a cow

    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

  • A woman milking from a dairy cow
    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

    Rotary bail cupping

    A woman milking from a dairy cow

    Good platform design in dairy farming keeps both cows and people safe, while enhancing cow flow into the dairy.

    Milking

    2 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    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

    Finding your farming family | Ep. 98

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    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

  • Inside Dairy April 2025 Finding Your Farming Family Danielle Hovmand
    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

    Inside Dairy: Finding your farming family
    Inside Dairy April 2025 Finding Your Farming Family Danielle Hovmand

    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

  • Dairy Stockmanship POD
    Finding a job on farm

    With more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!

    Finding a job on farm

    Dairy Stockmanship POD

    With more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    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

    How to invest in your people and be the best leader possible | Ep. 70

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    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

  • Farm Assistant
    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

    First steps to working in the dairy sector

    Farm Assistant

    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

  • A dairy farm worker walking a dairy herd down a farm race
    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

    Dairy stockmanship

    A dairy farm worker walking a dairy herd down a farm race

    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

  • People Expo 2026 450X300
    People Expo 2026

    Being 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.

    People Expo 2026

    People Expo 2026 450X300

    Being 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.

  • Riparian Planting
    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

    Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practices
    Riparian Planting

    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

  • Inside Dairy People First Leadership Lifts Performance Listing Image
    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

    Inside Dairy - People-first leadership lifts performance
    Inside Dairy People First Leadership Lifts Performance Listing Image

    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

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    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

    Turn good into great with 3 moves for wealth creation | Ep. 119

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    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

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    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

    What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report.  | Ep. 114

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    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