Farmers are encouraged to get their nominations in for DairyNZ’s Board of Director elections, with only a few days left before nominations close.
This year there are three governance opportunities available, with two farmer-elected DairyNZ Board of Director positions and one Directors’ Remuneration Committee member position.
DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel says joining the Board is a unique experience and encourages farmers to consider this opportunity.
“The roles allow you to work with other passionate farmer and independent directors, to help ensure dairy farmers and our sector have a great future, while ensuring our new DairyNZ strategy gets delivered” says Jim.
“As a Board, we also engage with a range of stakeholders and policy makers and use our networks to connect with farmers across the country.”
Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of farm systems, research, policy and advocacy, good networks, strong business and finance skills, along with governance experience.
Two farmer director positions are open.
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 and to get a candidate booklet visit dairynz.co.nz/agm or contact electionz.com on 0800 666 935 or email nominations@electionz.com
Media contact
Celine Walters-Gray
Media Specialist, DairyNZ
p: 027 247 9876
e: celine.walters@dairynz.co.nz