Train with us-
Gain the practical skills and knowledge you need to succeed
Our qualifications range from entry level courses for those just
starting out, to qualifications suitable for those at the highest levels
of management. With a career in the primary industries you can be part
of New Zealand’s most important sectors.
Why work and train in the primary industries: Fast track your career – training is proven to help you move up the
career ladder faster Our nationally recognised qualifications look great on your CV and
ensure you stand out to potential employers Earn while you learn - no student loans Make the outdoors your office and work with some of the latest
technology
Improve your business management skills: Stay competitive Make better informed decisions Improve workplace practices and systems
Click here to see the different
qualifications and courses available in
the Agriculture, Horticulture, Sports Turf, Water, Equine and Food
Processing industries.
Like our industries themselves, Primary ITO has a long history. We’ve
been helping people working in the primary industries to up skill since
the Cadet schemes began in 1964.
Primary ITO is New Zealand’s largest industry training organisation.
We offer nationally recognised, NZQA qualifications in twenty nine
industry sectors.
We help more than 20,000 people every year gain the knowledge and
skills they need for a productive and rewarding career in the
agriculture, horticulture, water, equine, sports turf and food
processing sectors.
Our trainees learn while they’re working and earning a regular wage. A
big part of our role is the support and mentorship our training advisers
give our trainees and their employers.
We work with employers and others in our sectors to identify, manage and
promote training opportunities, and with schools to help students learn
the basics before they enter the primary industries.
Primary ITO monitors the quality of training and assessment, both on and
off the job. We contract accredited training providers who deliver
courses on our behalf. We maintain positive relationships with industry
partners like DairyNZ,
Beef + Lamb New Zealand, the
New Zealand Pork Industry Board and the
Poultry Industry Association of New
Zealand to develop and maintain relevant, up to date qualifications
that deliver the can do skills the industry needs.
Contact us
National Office
Street Address ITO House, Level 2 180 Taranaki Street Wellington
