This year one farmer is being elected to the board, with candidate nominations opening on Tuesday, August 21.
Chairman Jim van der Poel said it is an opportunity for a dairy farmer to bring their sector experience and strategic thinking to the board table.
“As a director you are in a unique position to influence and shape the direction of DairyNZ and the dairy sector and we are keen to tap into some of the talented, skilled and business-savvy dairy farmers we have.
“We are looking for someone who has the best interests of all NZ dairy farmers at heart and leadership and governance experience.
“Our board works with a broad range of stakeholders from our dairy farmers through to government and communities so their people skills and ability to engage with all sorts of people are crucial.”
An interest in the Dairy Tomorrow strategy, broad dairy sector knowledge, strong business skills and some exposure to research and development principles are also preferred.
The DairyNZ board consists of five farmer-elected directors and three board-appointed directors.
Nominations are also being sought for a farmer to join the DairyNZ directors remuneration committee.
All farmers paying a levy on milksolids can stand for the positions.
Candidate nominations will be open August 21-September 14. Voting opens for dairy levy payers on October 1. Results will be released at the annual meeting on October 31.
