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As part of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) commitment to supporting, growing, training and retaining people in our sector, we’ve developed this hub to assist farm owners and managers at every stage of their employment journey.

Here are some useful resources to help you as an employer. We have something for every stage of your journey – just click on the tabs below.

You can also check out the e-learning module here which covers all the following aspects. 

Need extra support? Contact B+LNZ’s People & Training team at peopleandtraining@beeflambnz.com

It’s important to work with your staff to set a plan to reach specific goals and meet targets.

Below are some resources to help with your staff planning.

 

Each staff member should have clear roles on farm that are documented.

Below are some resources to help with outlining roles on farm.

 

It's important to ensure you get quality applicants and that you select the person best suited for the role. 

Below are some resources to help with recruitment and selection.

 

So, you've just employed a new staff member - what do you need to do to get them up to scratch on their new role?

Below are some resources to help with onboarding new staff. 

Part of being a good employer is to ensure your staff have continuous improvement.

Below are some resources to help ensure you are continuously upskilling your staff.

 

Want to learn more about how to develop yourself and your staff?

Below are some resources to help your staff with learning and development.

 

Good staff wellbeing is directly linked to a better work environment, meaning better productivity.

Below are some resources to help you look after your staff’s wellbeing.

 

So, your staff member is coming to the end of their employment, what do you need to do?

Below are some resources to help with ending employments.

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