Huarahi Rapu Mahi Opportunities

Pastoral care is an important component of the industry, with employees often spending long days together in crews of people.

The industry struggles to attract new people due to the perception of the nature of the work and a lack of clear pathways.

Existing delivery and assessment of Forestry qualifications doesn’t fit learner needs.

The existing licensing system doesn't align with qualification requirements.

There is an industry perception that low staff retention is due to lack of clear career pathways and links to expected levels of remuneration.

The current operating model of the racing industry is not generating enough money to provide investment in the upkeep of infrastructure or employee training.

The vocational education system has not been flexible and nimble enough to meet industry need.

Mental health and resilience are ongoing concerns for the Dairy industry.

Legislation and compliance with on-farm emissions and climate change are a challenge.

The seasonal nature of the industry means that it is difficult to complete a qualification within the time frame of employment.

It is challenging to attract skilled people into the arable farming industry.

The existing programme design has high theoretical components and does not align with the practical skills required on the job.