OUR MISSION
To foster and support career advancement of women in the agriculture industry in New Zealand.
OUR vision
More women as leaders in New Zealand’s agriculture industry
strategic intent
Provide world leading, on-farm internships which deliver practical, personal and professional skills and knowledge based training, building confidence, competence and expertise, to underpin advanced careers in the agriculture sector.
Identify and provide a range of additional activities designed to meet the needs of women entering or advancing careers in agriculture.
Develop a support network of agriculture sector stakeholders to foster career opportunities for women in agriculture.
Identify and provide a range of additional activities designed to meet the needs of women entering or advancing careers in agriculture.
Develop a support network of agriculture sector stakeholders to foster career opportunities for women in agriculture.
2023 annual report
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Our VALUES
Be community mindedBeing community minded and getting more involved with local clubs helps our rural communities survive. Stronger rural communities will create a stronger rural industry. Be ProficientIf it is worth doing, it is worth doing well. Our interns will graduate with a practical knowledge and proficiency in farming systems, underpinned by professional knowledge. |
be welLBeing well acknowledges that the traditional ‘she’ll be right’ attitude isn't good enough. Creating healthy habits that promote a balanced lifestyle is an essential component of the programme. 
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be professionalBeing a professional both in and out of the paddock teaches self respect and respect for those around you. Our course graduates will become role models and industry mentors. be Life Long LearnersWe expect our interns to be lifelong learners. Being passionately committed to the industry requires continuous practical, personal and professional development. |
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The Fairlight Foundation is not just about the practical training and on farm work.
As well as creating capable and confident farming professionals, we also want our female graduates to inspire others and become mentors themselves.
To do this, we provide a well-rounded programme with personal and professional development workshops and leadership training.
Each year our interns complete the Leadership in Agriculture programme with HALO Training which helps them focus on the human side of leadership to empowering people, teams and organisations and teaches them how to thrive in times of adversity.
As well as creating capable and confident farming professionals, we also want our female graduates to inspire others and become mentors themselves.
To do this, we provide a well-rounded programme with personal and professional development workshops and leadership training.
Each year our interns complete the Leadership in Agriculture programme with HALO Training which helps them focus on the human side of leadership to empowering people, teams and organisations and teaches them how to thrive in times of adversity.
OUR courseWe are passionate about helping more females succeed in the rural industry. The Fairlight Foundation is proud to offer a robust practical, personal and professional development course just for New Zealand women. |
First Let'sLearn
Our programme immerses the interns in working station life while also providing the opportunity to complete qualifications through practical skills certification and agricultural courses with our academic partners.
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Now let's WORKOn Farm
The stock handling curriculum follows the farming calendar where the interns will jump right in to learning on the job and lending a hand during busy times like weaning, mustering, calving,
lambing, winter grazing and shearing. |
IT'S UP TO USChange
Aspiring rural leaders need plenty of hands on experience but they also need a road map and off farm guidance to achieve their goals. Our programme therefore helps our interns develop personally and professionally as well as practically.
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