Board of directors nominations at DairyNZ are now open.
This year nominations are called for two farmer-elected DairyNZ board of director positions and one Directors’ Remuneration Committee member position.
DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel said farmer-elected directors with previous governance or leadership experience bring diverse experience and insights to the board table.
“It is an exciting time to be involved with DairyNZ, as our new strategy sharpens our focus on the future, to better meet the needs of farmers and our sector,” said Van der Poel.
“New directors will connect and engage with farmers, stakeholders and policy makers to support the execution of the strategy.”
Ideal candidates will preferably have a strong understanding of farm systems, research, policy and advocacy, plus good networks, strong business and finance skills, and governance experience.
“Both DairyNZ’s Board and staff are passionate about the sector and progressing the new strategy, and we want people who share this enthusiasm and interest to apply,” he said.
Two farmer director positions are open, with Van der Poel stepping down and Jacqueline Rowarth retiring by rotation.
Nominations are also being taken for one farmer to join the DairyNZ Directors’ Remuneration Committee, which considers and recommends remuneration for directors each year.
All farmers paying a levy on milksolids to DairyNZ are eligible to stand for the positions. Candidates must be nominated by two DairyNZ levy payers and nominations for all three positions must be received by the Returning Officer by 12 noon on Friday, August 9, 2024.
If an election is confirmed, farmer voting will take place during September and October, with the successful candidates announced at DairyNZ’s annual general meeting on October 22 in Canterbury.
