Overview
Are you a manager or looking to advance into management role?
Zoom in to Management!
This programme is designed to apply to a wide range of businesses in the primary sector, including agriculture, horticulture, pest and conservation contractors, apiculture, forestry and fencing contractors. Classes are conducted using Zoom so you can easily join from your home, office or anywhere that has an Internet connection. Learning material is accessed through our online learning platform. This programme will teach you the latest business management techniques.
- Enables you to achieve your business and career goals faster
- Gives you the confidence to present your agribusiness in the best light possible to your bank, accountant and other rural professionals
- Allows you to take control of your business and make decisions with confidence, based on sound judgement
- Is an industry-recognised qualification
- Includes a full analysis of your business. You’ll be able to directly apply what you’ve learnt to your own agribusiness.
Working in partnership
Farmers, horticulturalists and other agribusiness decision makers now have a completely new way to gain business skills, following the formation of a partnership between Primary ITO and NorthTec. Increasing the agribusiness skills of the primary industry is the focus of an initiative involving DairyNZ, Primary ITO and NorthTec. Formal qualifications such as this Diploma provide vital business skills and knowledge for those in the industry.
- Facilitated by highly experienced agribusiness practitioners
- Interactive, discussion based tutorials – learn from your peers
- Relevant learning – use your farm business as a case study
- Locally run tutorials – flexible to fit the farm work day
- Nationally recognised and supported by industry bodies.
What will I learn?
The New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5) is the focus of an initiative involving DairyNZ, Primary ITO and NorthTec. The organisations have joined forces to support agribusiness owners and managers to build their knowledge and skills - creating a productive, sustainable future for the industry.
- Compile and integrate whole business information about an agribusiness to critically analyse performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Manage the financial requirements of an agribusiness
- Manage staffing requirements in an agribusiness
- Manage natural and/or physical resources for agribusiness sustainability
Entry Requirements
All applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
- be able to understand follow, and respond to instructions given in English.
- be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes
All applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
- be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
- be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.
All applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
- be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
- be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.
Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.
All applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
- be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
- be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.
Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.
All applicants must:
- be at least 20 years old at the time the programme commences
- have access to financial and production performance information about a specific primary industry business
Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalent.
Intakes & Applications
Dates & Bookings
Youth Guarantee Fund*
If you are aged 16 to 24, you could study for FREE as part of the government's Youth Guarantee fund. To qualify for the Youth Guarantee fund, you must meet the following criteria:
- Complete an application for a course that is covered by the Youth Guarantee fund.
- Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
- Be 16 to 24 years old at the time the course starts. Learners who are 15 years old and hold Ministry approved early leaving exemption from their school may also be eligible. This exemption must be in place before the course starts.
Priority places will be given to students who:
- have not yet achieved NCEA Level 1 or NCEA Level 2; or
- have completed a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification through a Youth Guarantee provision programme.
All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status is required. Programme entry criteria may apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact Studylink for more information.
All fees are in New Zealand Dollars and are approximate only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Unless otherwise stated, the fees shown are for domestic students only. For programmes longer than one academic year in duration, the fees quoted are for the first year. Final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study.
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. See our full Terms and conditions.
Additional Information
Career opportunities and pathways
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work or gain employment in a management or supervisory role in a range of primary industries. Graduates of this qualification may progress to relevant qualifications at Level 6 or above in business management.
About Te Pūkenga
Following the Government’s announcement of its intention to disestablish Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, please be assured that your programme of study or training will continue as planned while we work through the details of how this change will be implemented.
We are committed to ensuring that organisational changes that need to be made to meet the Government’s expectations do not impact the delivery of our programmes and training for our learners and employers.
If you need access to learner support services or have any concerns, please contact us.
