Programmes
A wide range of programmes and initiatives are available in our food & fibre sectors to help you create a great workplace.
If you have a programme relevant to any food & fibre sector and would like it included on this page, please email info@growingnz.org.nz.
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that information is current and correct. Please contact the appropriate programme provider as details change frequently.
Aspiring to Lead
Business Central
This two-day foundational workshop is designed to develop a basic level of core management and leadership skills for employees new to leading and m...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Generation Next Programme
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Generation Next nurtures, assists and encourages the current and future farmers within the sheep and beef sector. For those aspiring to lead, manag...
Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture
Business Central
This half-day course will teach employees how to identify negative behaviour and learn practical steps to tackle these issues. Participants will de...
Escalator
Agri-Women's Develpoment Trust
Escalator is Agri-Women’s Development Trust’s impact leadership accelerator programme – empowering purpose-driven women with the mindsets, skills a...
Farmstrong
Farmstrong
Farmstrong’s philosophy is ‘Live well to farm well’ - when you look after yourself, you’re looking after your farm too. Founded by the Mental Heal...
Farmtune
DairyNZ-approved consultants
LEAN management is an approach to running a business that focuses on continuous improvement through streamlining processes to eliminate wasted time...
Good Boss
DairyNZ
GoodBoss is an informal self-assessment tool to rate yourself as a boss. An honest assessment lets participants identify areas where they can impro...
Good Yarn
Good Programmes Trust
Learn to identify, discuss, reduce, and manage stress and mental health in yourself and in those around you. GoodYarn farmer wellness workshops hel...
It’s All About You
Agri-Women's Develpoment Trust
It’s All About YOU is a two day personal development programme for women re-entering the workforce, and for those needing a change of direction or ...
KYND Wellness
KYND Wellness
KYND, ‘Know Your Numbers Dashboard’, is about getting everyone to be more aware of their health and wellbeing by knowing their numbers. Developed w...
Leading a High Performing Team
About Life
Building a great workplace culture is a balance of managing processes and engaging people, i.e., meeting HR and legislative requirements as well as...
Learning to Lead
Business Central
This two-day advanced level workshop is designed to develop competency in management and leadership skills for employees who have been leading and ...
Make Time For Your People
Dairy Women's Network
People are at the epicentre of farm businesses, and ensuring employers and employees have strong relationships and a good work-life balance is key ...
Next Level
Agri-Women's Develpoment Trust
Next Level is a six month leadership and governance development programme empowering participants to make positive impact in New Zealand’s primary ...
People and Team Leadership Programme
The Southern Primary Sector Workforce Action Group
The People and Team Leadership programme enables participants to build confidence and capability with HR tools that can make a real difference to t...
Primary Industries Good Employer Awards
Ministry for Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ annual Good Employer Awards are a celebration of the great workplaces created in the food and fibre sectors. ...
Safetree Leadership Workshops
Forest Industry Safety Council
The Safetree Leadership Workshops support the development of people in the forest industry and other parts of the primary sector. It’s all about de...
Safetree Toroawhi
Forest Industry Safety Council
Toroawhi, meaning ‘together we create change’, are roving worker engagement champions who coach and mentor forestry crews on-site on certification,...
Tahi Ngātahi
New Zealand Shearing Contractors Association
Meaning ‘one, together’, Tahi Ngātahi aims to reduce workplace injuries by increasing understanding of each individual’s role in creating a safe an...
Wairarapa - Growing People from Good to Great
Wairarapa Primary Skills Group
Wairarapa - Growing People from Good to Great is a regionally-focused programme of workshops and mentoring, bringing together businesses from acros...
Waste Hunt
DairyNZ
Waste Hunt is a programme of tips and activities to help improve operational efficiency by identifying and addressing things that cause waste every...
Workplace 360
DairyNZ
Workplace360 is a work environment and leadership assessment tool, designed to help participants be the proud owner of a great workplace. The in-de...