It is estimated the industry will need another 2,000 permanent employees and 4,000 seasonal employees within the next few years. This future growth is dependent on the ability to attract and retain young people who are highly skilled and enthusiastic and develop them to become our industry’s future leaders.
Since Future Leaders was formed in 2014, the membership base has grown to over 250 active members from across the wider horticulture industry. Anyone associated with the horticulture industry can join Future Leaders and events are usually free to attend. These events are an excellent opportunity to get together with other like-minded people and learn about the horticulture industry and associated primary industries while giving members an opportunity to rub shoulders with existing industry leaders.
The Future Leaders Executive Committee comprises of:
Chair, Emily Woods – Apata
Deputy Chair, Brendon Cochran – Eastpack
Secretary, Phoebe Scherer – Apata
Communications Lead, Alex Reid – Trevelyans & Good Crops
Committee Member, Sam Moa, NZKGI
Committee Member, Monica Roach – Kiwi Pollen
Committee Member, William Kenna – KWKiwi
Committee Member, Sasha Avery – Zespri
Committee Member, Tiana Felix-Hotham – Zespri
Got questions? Would like to join us?
Simply send an email to future.leaders@nzkgi.org.nz and we will answer your questions and/or add you to our distribution list. You can also keep up to date with events and activities on the Future Leaders Facebook page.