Programmes & Partnerships

People and capability

B+LNZ invests in and supports growing, training and retaining people in our sector. We do this by collaborating with others to extend our reach and make a greater impact. Our vision is to build a thriving sheep and beef farming community by enhancing retention, fostering leadership and celebrating success through robust training and education from day one to beyond year three.  

Our people and capability workstream is dedicated to building a strong and sustainable workforce for the sheep and beef sector by focusing on employment, training, and retention growth. Access our People and capability strategy (PDF, 3.51 MB).

People and Capability Farmer Reference Group (PCRG)

The People and Capability Farmer Reference Group (PCRG), comprising 12 farmers, plays a crucial role in B+LNZ's workforce efforts by sense-checking projects and funding with practical farmer insights. They engage through meetings and ad-hoc communication, also bringing in ideas and feedback from local farmer networks.  

Contacts  

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Education

Learn about how B+LNZ is striving to ensure education providers have the necessary resource and support to integrate sheep and beef case studies into education programmes.
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On-farm and training

Numerous rewarding career opportunities exist in sheep and beef farming and the broader red meat sector. Whether you're seeking your initial job, exploring training options or are in current employment looking to upskill, we've compiled some useful resources to assist you on your path. 

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Personal development

We’re helping facilitate the development of rural leaders within the broader food and fibre sector, both through our internal initiatives and collaborative efforts with external partners.