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 member base has grown to 180 active members. Anyone associated with the horticulture industry can join Future leaders, however; those who would like to see what sort of career opportunities exist within the horticulture industry are also welcome to join.
Events are free to attend and are always an excellent opportunity to get together with other like-minded people and learn about the industry and the organisations within it while exposing attendees to the existing leaders of the industry.
Some of the previous events have included:
Future Leaders Committee
The Future Leaders Committee is made up of volunteers throughout the horticulture industry who organise and promote the Future Leaders activities. The committee is made up of the following members:
Got questions? Would like to join us?
Simply send an email to info@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.
