1. A diverse range of opportunities
A career in dairy
A diverse range of opportunities

2. Research Discovering new knowledge and solving industry issues
Post graduate training
traditionally through universities
as part of an employment package – eg DairyNZ graduate programme
Employers
DairyNZ, Crown Research Institutes, Milk processing companies, Universities, overseas research organisations
Roles
Scientist, field or lab technician, science management, research farm management
Opportunities
flexibility, job variability, working with industry, overseas travel, conference attendance, career development, presenting to farmers

3. Research Kirsty McLeod Karen Turnbull
B.Sc (Hons) in Agricultural Science & BBS in Agribusiness, Massey University
Currently employed by DairyNZ as a Science Intern.
Plans to undertake post-graduate studies with DairyNZ
Karen Turnbull
B.Sc (Hons) Lincoln University
Ex Christchurch GHS
Currently completing her PhD at the University of Queensland. Thesis Title: Increased efficiency of microbial protein production in rumen through manipulation of nutrients and rumen microbial populations.
Awarded a Meat and Livestock Australia Junior Research Fellowship in 2006

4. Development
Packaging knowledge into tools, services and extension programmes for use by farmers
Employers
DairyNZ, Fonterra, Crown research institutes
Roles
Quasi research projects through to development of extension programmes
Opportunities
Working with leading researchers, helping to implement change on dairy farms, ability to build tools and programmes for on-farm use, networking with a wide range of rural professionals, overseas travel, conference presentations

5. Development Carolyn Bushell (nee Chitty) Annabel Craw (nee McCartney)
B.Applied Science (Hons), Massey University.
Business Developer for DairyNZ in Hamilton.
Annabel Craw (nee McCartney)
B.Commerce (Food), Lincoln University
Ex Rangi Ruru School for Girls,,
South Island DairyBase Farm Financial Analyst for DairyNZ.

6. Extension Working with farmers to improve their business Employers
DairyNZ, PGG Wrightson, Farmwise, Farmright, other consultancy firms
Roles
Group facilitation, extension programme delivery, one-one consultation, feed budgeting, fieldday facilitation, technical training,
Opportunities
Working in the field, networking with leading farmers, developers and scientists, instigating practice change on farms, judging dairy competitions, continually learning and developing new skills, advocates for the industry, company car, job flexibility

7. Extension Randall Aspinall Matthew Rice
B.Agr Sci (Hons), Lincoln University,
Consultant for PGG – Wrightson, Invercargill.
Matthew Rice
B.Agr Sci, Lincoln University ,
Dairy Consultant with Effluent and Irrigation Design, Hamilton.

8. Support Industries Providing services to the dairy sector Employers
Feed, fertiliser, seed and milk companies, banks, agricultural suppliers eg RD1, CRT, ATS
Roles
Technical advisors, sales, nutrient budgeting, feed budgeting, financial budgeting, planning, mentoring
Opportunities
Working with farmers, company car, in the field, may work out of home, job flexibility, networking with a wide range of rural professionals

9. Support Industries Gary Breen Kim Leigh-McKenzie
B.Agr Sci (Hons), Lincoln University,
Area Manager Pfizer Animal Health Pfizer, New Zealand.
Kim Leigh-McKenzie
B.Sc (Animal Science), Massey University,
Field Officer, Summit QuinPhos, Northland

10. Farming Operating a multi-million dollar dairy farming business
Employers
Other dairy farmers, corporates, equity partnerships, YOURSELF
Roles
Farm or herd managers, Sharemilkers, Equity partners, Operation managers, Farm owners
Opportunities
Working outdoors, career progression, job flexibility and diversity, industry leadership, enormous wealth creation, skill development, technical and practical
Large scale, complex businesses, where financial and strategic planning are crucial. Practical skills and an understanding of interactions (soil, plant, animal, climate, nutrients, supply chain etc) are also required.

11. Farming Georgina Mackie Bradley Lewis
B.Agr Sci (Hons), Lincoln University,
Ex Rangi Ruru School for Girls
Dairy farming in Southland with her partner, a DairyNZ Consulting Officer
Bradley Lewis
B.Agr Sci (Hons), Lincoln University,
Senior Dairy Assistant/Trainee Herd Manager near Rangiora

12. Employment Prospects Labour market survey - 2004
Agriculture, environment and related studies had 85.5% of the graduates employed compared with only 13.7% of IT graduates employed
41% of agricultural graduates were employed in agriculture compared with only 13% of creative arts graduates working in cultural and recreational services
Natural and physical sciences had the highest proportion of graduates earning > $50000 compared with creative arts, hospitality and IT having the highest proportion earning <$20000.
Natural and physical sciences had the greatest proportion of females earning >$50000