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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.

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Programmes across the primary sector

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.

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New to industry?

New Zealand's primary industries are full of lots of exciting opportunities.

To train with us you will need to be employed unless you are still at school and doing a programme through us.

If you are not yet employed we have lots of information about where you can find a job, what each sector is all about and more!

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The reigning winner of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Award for sheep and beef is encouraging other rangatahi to give it a go, and hopefully win this year’s award, which in 2023 is in horticulture.
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New Executive Director for Primary ITO
Primary ITO’s current Executive General Manager Education and Engagement Andrea Leslie is stepping up to head the organisation, with Nigel Philpott taking on a new challenge as chief executive at Nelson City Council.
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