Programme

8:30am – Registration and Opening Address 

This one-day event will share knowledge, innovative research and insights from our completed and current projects. It will also provide an opportunity to leverage the collective passion and knowledge of the food and fibre sector. 

 

Keynote Speaker: Ian Proudfoot, Global Head of Agribusiness, KPMG 

Topic: Growth from resolve and resilience: Exploring the opportunity from strong partnerships.

 

Session #1 The importance of moving the dial 

Attracting people to the food and fibre sector is challenging, and in a tight labour market retaining people with essential skills and expertise is absolutely critical. Understanding the key influences, when and where to engage, and what strategy to implement is key to a successful and thriving workforce. 

 

Speakers      Vaughan Wilson, Research Manager, Scarlatti 

                       Jacinta Penn, Project Director, Verb Farms 

 

Session #2 Why positive disruption matters 

Disrupting the status quo helps people and organisations become more innovative and equip them to stay relevant. Modernised training models need to be fit-for-purpose and flexible enough to accommodate industry needs and resource demands, time constraints, and cultural and pastoral care. 

 

Speakers      Michelle Anderson, Capability Development Project Lead, Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust 

                       Josh Williams, Senior Consultant, Skills Consulting Group 

                      Craig Langdon, GM Qualifications & Standards, Muka Tangata 

  

Session #3 Group activity – Revamping apprenticeships: key questions for the future

An opportunity for a brainstorm with your fellow attendees to tap into the collective passion and knowledge of the food and fibre sector. 

Facilitator    Craig Langdon, GM Qualifications & Standards, Muka Tangata 

 

 

Session #4 Setting food and fibre up for success 

It is important to focus on the whole of sector needs, rather than silos. Providing support, knowledge and training with a pan-sector approach is crucial to set people up for success. Frameworks with a consistent set of criteria to evaluate the design, delivery and effectiveness of vocational education and training is at its core. 

 

Speakers      Adam Baker, Director, Scarlatti 

                      Chris Parson, CEO, NZ Rural Leaders Trust & Ellen Nelson, Lead Researcher

 

 Session #5 Panel discussion: How does vocational excellence and innovation impact the bottom line? 

Facilitator    Josh Williams, Senior Consultant, Skills Consulting Group 

Panelists     William Beetham, FFCoVE Board Member, Moerangi Vercoe, Manukura, Muka Tangata, Cathy Webb, Seafood Standards Manager, Seafood New Zealand            

 

4:30pm – Closes  

 

Includes morning and afternoon tea and lunch, with an opportunity for networking in the early evening (optional).