The New Zealand dairy industry needs smart self-starters who want to get into a rewarding and satisfying career.
The recent trend to larger farms and larger herds means there is now more employment and career options for young people who want to become dairy farmers.
There is also a number of off-farm careers in dairying that offer young Kiwis the opportunity to work with farmers to help them grow a profitable business (eg. rural banker, farm consultant, scientist, vet).
Increasingly, farmers recognise the need to have skilled people who want to learn the business. As a result, the pay and conditions are competitive.