Dairy Trainee of the Year
Who is eligible?
Entry into the 2013 Dairy Trainee of the Year is open to anyone who is:
- aged 18-30 years as at 31st December 2012
- is currently employed on a dairy farm in a full time capacity
- has not been employed for more than 5 years on a dairy farm from the age of 18 either continuously or in total as at 31st December 2012
- is a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand resident as at 31st December 2012 of which proof may be required
- and meets the additional eligibility criteria as set out in the
Conditions of Entry (pdf 264KB).
If after reading the Conditions of Entry you are still unsure if you would be eligible to enter one of our competitions, send an email to: chris@nzdia.org.nz outlining your circumstance. Please include a phone number that you can be contacted on.
Here's how it works
- Fill out an Entry Form on this website after 1st November but before 20th December.
- Once your completed Entry Form is submitted you will immediately receive an email with further information about the competition. This email will give you access to the full Judging Criteria.
Judging
All entrants must be available to attend judging on the dates set for your region. If there are large numbers in a region, a preliminary judging round will be held to select candidates for a final judging round. Take a look at our new video which will give you an insight into judging.
Preliminary Judging
The preliminary judging round will include a 20 minute practical section and a 20 minute interview section. The practical section will contain modules of every day farming tasks for you to complete. The interview section will cover the following topics:
- Career Development
- Personal Development
- Industry Awareness
- General Farming Knowledge
Finals Judging
The finals judging round will follow the same format as the preliminary round, but with different tasks, different questions and a longer time of 30 minutes for each section.
You will receive correspondence from your Regional Co-ordinator in late January providing information about your judging date, venue for judging and the judge's names.
Other information
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