Unleash the Maui Agricultural Leadership Program is the signature training program of the Red Meat Profit Partnership and Whenua Kura Trust. This multi-disciplinary national program brings together promising leaders from the Aotearoa land-based industries, agriculture, natural resources education and management and rural community sectors. By combining strong personal development, sector leadership content with exposure to organisations, agricultural operations and community networks, participants develop their path toward becoming the innovative problem-solvers and leaders that are so needed in the sector to combine sustainability, Matauranga Maori and the opportunities offered through the Primary Sector.

Places are limited to 12 : Be in quick!

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applicant Eligibility

The programme seeks applicants 16-30 years who can demonstrate a serious commitment to strengthening Maori agriculture and leadership in Aotearoa through their work and/or volunteer activities. Priority is given to applicants who study or work directly in agriculture (e.g., livestock, forestry, agriculture) or agriculture industry support endeavours (e.g., processing, handling, shipping, and delivering products to the consumer, or financing and management). Other primary industry workers who work closely with agricultural communities, as well as those involved in rural community development, are also invited to apply.

All applicants must be Maori. Applicants must have approval from their employer (if they are employed) to take the required time to participate in the programme.

Applications close 20 February 2020

for further information and applications please see attachments below.  please return completed forms to kym.hamilton001@gmail.com.

Unleash programme information sheet

Whenua Kura – Unleash Maui Application Form Fillable