Opportunities for passionate, future-focused farmers to apply their governance experience are available at DairyNZ, with the Board of Directors nominations now open.
This year nominations are called for two farmer-elected DairyNZ Board of Director positions and one Directors’ Remuneration Committee member position.
DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel says farmer-elected directors with previous governance or leadership experience bring diverse experience and insights to the board table.
“It is an exciting time to be involved with DairyNZ, as our new strategy sharpens our focus on the future, to better meet the needs of farmers and our sector,” says Jim.
“New directors will connect and engage with farmers, stakeholders and policy makers to support the execution of the strategy.
DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel.
Ideal candidates will preferably have a strong understanding of farm systems, research, policy and advocacy. Good networks, strong business and finance skills, along with governance experience.
“Both DairyNZ’s Board and staff are passionate about the sector and progressing the new strategy, and we want people who share this enthusiasm and interest to apply,” says Jim.
Two farmer director positions are open, with Jim van der Poel stepping down, and Jacqueline Rowarth retiring by rotation.
Nominations are also being taken for one farmer to join the DairyNZ Directors’ Remuneration Committee, which independently considers and recommends remuneration for directors each year.
All farmers paying a levy on milksolids to DairyNZ are eligible to stand for the Board of Directors and the Remuneration Committee. Candidates must be nominated by two DairyNZ levy payers.
Candidate nominations for all three positions must be received by the Returning Officer by 12 noon on Friday, August 9, 2024.
If an election is confirmed, farmer voting will take place during September and October, with the successful candidates announced at DairyNZ’s annual general meeting on October 22 in Canterbury.
For more information on the nomination process visit dairynz.co.nz/agm.
Director election
Levy-paying dairy farmers with an interest in being a DairyNZ director are encouraged to apply. Nominations are open until 12 noon, August 9.
Ideal candidates would have:
- an ability to think strategically and position dairy well for the future
- an understanding of farm systems, research and development, and policy
- sound networks and established relationships across the dairy sector
- governance experience, ideally in previous director or associate director positions
- strong leadership skills and advocacy experience at a sector level.
For more information visit dairynz.co.nz/agm or contact electionz.com on 0800 666 935 or nominations@electionz.com to get a candidate booklet.