On this page you'll find current contract opportunities to facilitate B+LNZ's farmer extension programmes, helping support farmer learning, collaboration, and positive on-farm change.
Expressions of Interest: Farming for Profit facilitators – South Otago and Southland
Help drive positive change in South Otago and Southland farming communities.
B+LNZ is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Facilitators to coordinate and deliver the South Otago Farming for Profit Programme and the Southland Farming for Profit Programme.
Farming for Profit is B+LNZ's flagship farmer-led extension programme, bringing local farmers together to learn, share ideas, and explore practical solutions to improve farm performance and profitability.
Working alongside a local steering group and the B+LNZ Extension team, you'll play a key role in delivering engaging, practical events that inspire learning, encourage discussion, and support positive on-farm change.
About the Farming for Profit Programme
The Farming for Profit (F4P) Programme focuses on the priorities and challenges facing local sheep and beef farming communities from a whole farm systems perspective.
Each programme delivers up to four events per year, combining on-farm field days and off-farm workshops. Topics are shaped by local farmer needs and may include:
- Ewe management.
- Winter feed systems.
- Pasture management.
- Animal performance.
- Farm profitability.
- Farm business resilience.
Every event is designed to provide practical, relevant information while creating opportunities for farmers to learn from industry experts, leading farmers, and each other.
About the role
As a Facilitator, you'll work closely with the Farming for Profit Steering Committee and the B+LNZ Extension team to:
- Develop and deliver an annual programme of up to four events.
- Convene and facilitate Steering Committee meetings.
- Organise field days and workshops.
- Coordinate venues, catering, guest speakers, and event logistics.
- Facilitate farmer learning and encourage discussion.
- Chair events and keep programmes running smoothly.
- Identify and engage industry experts and presenters.
- Promote events through local networks and B+LNZ communication channels.
- Prepare event summaries and follow-up communications.
- Evaluate programme outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
About you
We're looking for someone who has:
- Strong facilitation, communication, and organisational skills.
- Sound knowledge of sheep and beef farming systems.
- Experience delivering extension programmes, workshops, field days, or farmer-focused events.
- The ability to build strong relationships with farmers, rural professionals, and industry stakeholders.
- A passion for helping farmers learn from one another and adopt practical, profitable farming practices.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with local steering committees and the B+LNZ Extension team.
Contract opportunity
These contract opportunities are ideal for motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting farmer learning and development.
We welcome Expressions of Interest from:
- Independent facilitators.
- Rural consultants.
- Rural professionals.
- Extension specialists.
- Others with relevant skills and experience.
Applicants are welcome to apply for the South Otago programme, the Southland programme, or both.
How to apply
Please submit:
- A cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
- Your current CV.
South Otago Farming for Profit
Dean Sinnamon
B+LNZ Extension Manager – Otago
027 433 9336
[email protected]
Southland Farming for Profit
Claire Teutenberg
B+LNZ Extension Manager – Southland
027 350 5997
[email protected]
Applications close
5pm, Friday 28 August 2026.