The Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its board, effective from August 2021. Anne-Marie Broughton, Keri Johnston and Poto Davies have been appointed to serve the charitable trust that has developed almost 5,000 women and men in the primary sector and rural communities over the past 11 years. […]
A programme to support rural people respond positively to pressure, uncertainty and change
launches in July.
A partnership between the Agri Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) and Kiwi tech company MEA
will apply technology and data to accelerate progress in New Zealand’s primary sector.
Launching this August, Know your Mindset. Grow your Influence is an online workshop supporting farmers to respond to uncertainty and change with meaningful action that bolsters
wellbeing and self-value. Presented by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and AWDT, with support from Farmstrong and Ravensdown, the online workshop brings to life the science of psychology as it relates to farming businesses.
Since 2010, the Agri-Women’s Development Trust has helped more than 4,000 women lead change in their farms, communities, careers and businesses. And that focus has only accelerated during the COVID-19 challenges for New Zealand and globally.
We thought we'd celebrate International Rural Women's day with a shout out to our truly awesome team who are passionate about #supportedgrowth for rural women in Aotearoa.
Here's some of our mahi so far this year - on programme, in the office & co-designing new programmes to build the skills, confidence and connections of women (& some of their farming partners). #creatingpositivechange #keepingitreal
Such a lot of great and passionate people supporting development of our key people in our rural communities🥰
We're looking for a new Development Manager as one of our valued team members moves on.
This role will lead the research and design of existing and potential AWDT programmes, and measurement of their impact.
Our new Development Manager will join our small dynamic team and contribute in a number of ways. It’s essential that you understand the primary sector and ideally you have lived or worked in it for some time.
Professionally, you’ll be a strong project manager, understand principles of quality research, have good digital understanding and the ability to manage a budget. You’ll be passionate about learning and development, will understand adult learning principles and will have worked in an environment where managing or co-ordinating learning has been a critical part of your role.
Strong links or empathy with tikanga Māori would also be beneficial, along with some te reo Māori.
Our team is based in Masterton and we're open to flexible working arrangements.
Applications close on 28 October 2021. Find out more at www.awdt.org.nz/news/careers-vacancies/
#2020AWDTNextLevel graduate Yvette Chard with Ravensdown Sustainability Manager Allanah Kidd
Generation Change programme update – Christchurch event postponed.
Because we are committed to running Generation Change in full and in-person, the inaugural Christchurch event is now postponed until March 31 2022.
In 2022, we look forward to supporting hundreds of young women plan a career of meaningful work with impact in the primary sector - first in Christchurch, then Palmerston North in May 2022.
To learn more about our one-day workshop and support community for primary sector women in tertiary or training, visit www.awdt.org.nz/programmes/generation-change-2/
Thanks to Ministry for Primary Industries and AGMARDT for supporting Generation Change.
Cill Waugh
We can’t wait!
Calling future agribusiness leaders - applications are open for the AGMARDT Leadership Scholarship 2022.
We're proud to partner with AGMARDT whose passion is finding and empowering outstanding individuals who will use their skills and ideas to lead change and ensure our agribusiness sector remains vibrant and sustainable. They have done just that with members of the AWDT whānau, some of who are pictured below.
AGMARDT's Leadership Scholarship is not just about enabling outstanding individuals to advance their management, leadership or governance skills and take on future roles within agribusiness. It’s also about empowering fresh thinkers who look beyond convention.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate innovative approaches to their leadership development – not just a course or two but a programme of activity that will build their capability across a range of areas to have a positive impact on our food and fibre sector.
If you or someone you know is ready to develop skills and ideas to help lead the future, apply before October 31 at at applications.agmardt.org.nz/
Sarah How Belinda Price 😍
Some gorgeous powerhouse ladies in that line up Sarah How Belinda Price and Helen Andrews!
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