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Apply to be a NextGen farmer

Step 2: Be one of the 15 selected to be a high-performing farmer of tomorrow

Apply now to join the NextGen Dairy Farmers Programme and secure an on-farm trainee farm assistant position starting in January 2025.

Application and interview process

Applications open: Mid-June
Applications close: 30 August
Interviews: 9 to 13 September
Successful applicants notified: 30 September

Interview

At a 30-minute interview in September, we’ll find out more about you and why you want to join the programme.

What happends once I’m selected?

In early December, you’ll join the 14 other NextGen future farmers at a three-week pre-employment training programme. You’ll learn the basics and get to meet your new host farmer for January 2025! You’ll receive support with transport and farm clothing to get you started. You’ll learn about working with stock, complete vehicle and machinery training including motorbikes, ATVs and tractors, learn about milking and the dairy shed, and keeping safe on farm. You’ll be notified of your new job and location during the pre-employment training.

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NextGen Dairy Farmers Programme
With the NextGen Dairy Farmers Programme, you’ll be fast-tracked through the dairy industry, and earn as you learn. You’ll receive unmatched support from industry organisations and high-performing farmers. Your future is secured.
NextGen Dairy Farmers Programme
With the NextGen Dairy Farmers Programme, you’ll be fast-tracked through the dairy industry, and earn as you learn. You’ll receive unmatched support from industry organisations and high-performing farmers. Your future is secured.