Careers

Becoming a rural professional in the primary industry is an interesting and rewarding career. Rural professionals provide a valued service and are held in high regard by their clients and wider rural community.

The range of rural professionals in New Zealand is diverse, including: farm management advisors, rural bankers, farm accountants, fertiliser consultants, rural valuers, representatives from industry good organisations and other agribusiness service providers.

Becoming a rural professional provides motivated individuals with an opportunity to:

Develop close and long standing working relationships with clients;
Work with a diverse range of clients and industry sectors;
Develop skills and expertise that expand individuals career opportunities both within and beyond the rural profession;
Develop and build their own business;
Work alongside a wide range of people from different backgrounds ranging from farmers through to scientists; and
Develop exceptional communication and business skills.

There is a recognised shortage of rural professionals in New Zealand, particularly in the area of farm management consultants and rural accountants. The primary industry is looking for talented and motivated individuals to become rural professionals to further develop and grow our primary sectors.

If you are passionate about the primary industry and wish to make a positive difference to New Zealands economic prosperity and inthe management of our natural resources, then a career as a rural professional could be the role you have been searching for.

If you are interested in becoming a rural professional, and are seeking further advice, please email NZIPIM or phone 04 939 9135. For more information on career opportunities within the primary industries please refer to the following links:

Careers

Career Pathways

Job Opportunities