Rural Development Consultant Job In New Zealand

Fonterra is seeking for rural development consultant to join their team at Hamilton in Waikato, New Zealand. The ideal candidate have ability to manage farms and provide guidance and advice to farmers on best practice in farming including crop management, livestock care and sustainable farming techniques. At farm source, our team embodies them cooperative spirit shared by our famers and their communities. Candidate is responsible to assist farmers in understanding and complying with agricultural regulations and polices. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range from $55,000-$60,000 per year. Applicant must have degree in agriculture, agribusiness and animal science. It must have ability to provide training and resources to promote safe farming practices.

Qualifications for Rural Development Consultant:

• Candidate must have degree in agriculture, agribusiness and environmental science.
• Experience in farm management, sustainable agriculture and business administration.
• It must have experience in advisory role especially those involving direct interaction with farmers and agricultural stakeholders.
• Knowledge of farm economics, budgeting, financial planning and access to funding.
• Capability to organize and conduct training sessions, workshops and seminars.

Responsibilities for Rural Development Consultant:

• Candidate is responsible to provide guidance and advice to farmers on best practices in farming including crop management, livestock care and sustainable farming techniques.
• Ability to assist farmers in understanding and complying with agricultural regulations and policies.
• It must have ability to build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, understanding their needs and concerns.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among farmer to foster a sense of community and shared learning.
• Provide resources and materials to help farmer improve their skills and knowledge.

Benefits:

• Fonterra organization offers a competitive salary packages.
• It provide opportunity for career development to enhance their knowledge.
• Flexible working hours to manage workload.
• Supportive team environment.

Fonterra cooperative is a highly organised. proactive, bring second-to-none communication skills and produces a wide range of diary products under well-known brands such as Anchor and Anmum, and it is heavily invested in research, innovation and sustainability initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce environmental impact.