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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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Living on the rugged West Coast of the South Island hasn’t limited Primary ITO’s Shannon Gordon from taking on a national manager role well away from big city life.
The announcement from the Government this week that the Apprenticeship Boost will continue in 2025 for most of our industries is welcome news for employers looking to take on, train and retain new workers.
Take a stroll through a public park or garden in our capital city and it’s likely that Primary ITO horticulture apprentices from Wellington City Council have been hard at work beautifying and maintaining the space.
In 2024, the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Level 3) has been refreshed to meet the evolving needs of the pork farming industry, with strong input from NZ Pork and review by the NZ Pork Farmer Reference Group.