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Primary ITO grows people. We lead work-based training in the food and fibre sector.
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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.

Nearly all agriculture, horticulture and rural pest training through Primary ITO is available at up to 50% off in 2025!

There are a number of ways you can enquire with us. If you would like further information on one of our programmes, or just have a general enquiry, please get in touch.
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Primary ITO has launched a new online training programme to provide dairy processing operators with a greater understanding of the equipment they are working on, which could prevent costly downtime in an export market worth $25.7 billion annually*.

Adapting to life in another country is something Training Adviser Martina knows all about. After arriving in New Zealand on a working holiday visa over ten years ago, she has come full circle, now supporting work visa learners studying with Primary ITO.

Elite Wool Industry Training Limited, in partnership with Primary ITO, is pleased to announce the return of formal qualifications to the wool industry.

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