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Primary ITO grows people. We lead work-based training in the food and fibre sector.
Support and funding available
Find out more about what funding is available including the Fees Free initiative and the Apprenticeship Boost programme.
We offer over 120 programmes of work-based training across many parts of the food and fibre sector. These range from short courses to New Zealand Certificates, Apprenticeships and Diplomas. There is sure to be something to suit you here.
For the whole of 2024, nearly all agriculture and horticulture training through Primary ITO is now up to 50%* off! *Terms and conditions apply.
Whether you’re an up-and-coming orchard supervisor looking to enhance your career, or a farm owner wanting to update your business skills, the diploma will help you effectively manage a successful primary industry business in today’s changing environment.
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George Dodson might be only 23 but he is already ticking off life goals, including winning the 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year Award, and is now studying for a Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management through Primary ITO.
E kore e mutunga tēnei mea ko te ako – Learning is never-ending.
By Mel Weston, Primary ITO Learning Support Manager
By Mel Weston, Primary ITO Learning Support Manager
What started as an after-school job to earn money towards cars has led to a career growing in all the right directions for Primary ITO learner Jack Haddon.
Primary ITO is launching a new Horticulture Cadetship Programme that will free up growers to spend more time on their businesses, while growing the skills and knowledge of their staff.