Take action with training and study for a dairy farming, agri-science or agri-business career.

Take action with training and study for an agri-science, agri-business or dairy farming career.

after high school

Find the qualifications you need for the dairy sector career you want in dairy farming, agri-science and agri-business.

TRAINING TYPES

TRAINING

TYPES

Formal

Formal training is NZQA accredited. The teacher or school sets the goals and learning objectives. Formal training includes Primary ITO, Telford, polytechnics, and universities (for diploma, degree and master’s qualifications).

Informal

This can be on-farm on-the-job training by a colleague or manager. DairyNZ discussion groups are an example.

STUDY WHILE YOU WORK

Also known as continued education or life-long learning, take personal development courses, specialist and technical courses to learn and upskill while in employment.

SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS

Growingnz

A directory of cadetship, apprenticeship, summer internship, school student, first time student, undergraduate, and postgraduate opportunities.

Careersnz

Scholarships, grants and awards from universities, polytechnics and wānanga. Advice and information for Māori and Pasifika students.

DAIRYNZ Scholarships

A DairyNZ scholarship is invaluable mentoring and networking opportunities, and financial support. More than $250,000 worth of undergraduate scholarships are on offer. Applications open 1 September and close 7 December (annually).

“The pastoral care and Mentorship provided by the DairyNZ scholarship gave me many networking opportunities and a jump start in the agricultural sector”

Bridget Hogan, DairyNZ scholarship recipient