S&B Foundations applications close 31st July 2026. GFF-Fonterra Dairy applications open now. Level 4 Applications open 1st July 2026.

Our overall purpose is to “grow future farmers together” which includes:

  • Creating opportunities to participate in New Zealand’s agriculture industry
  • Opening up career pathways and opportunities in New Zealand’s agriculture industry through a non traditional, hybrid vocational education model and experience
  • Developing a pipeline of “good human beings” (talent) to keep New Zealand’s agriculture industry strong, sustainable, and prosperous for generations to come
  • Partnering and collaborating with other organisations with similar goals and objectives to deliver a collective, positive impact for New Zealand’s agriculture industry and NZ Inc together.

To provide the opportunity for motivated young people to enter the sheep, beef and deer industry with the confidence of supported training and development

To provide an industry respected, employer led career pathway that will enable motivated young people to progress in their career.

To provide NZQA approved on farm programmes underpinned by proven methods and are future focussed.

To provide pastoral support to our geographically isolated learners.