Graduate Programme

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Join our EMPOWER Graduate Advisor Development Programme for 2024.

Our purpose at Perrin Ag is to enable farmers to be more than they could be by themselves.

Our farmers and growers are navigating their way through a lot of change, and we want to make sure they have access to the best people to tackle these challenges.

Our primary industries need fresh new talent to help them thrive, so we are committed to taking on a new graduate consultant every 12 months.

Applications open on Monday 12 June and close on Monday 10 July.

As a graduate recruit you will:

Get hands-on farm consultancy experience with clients.
Enjoy a variety of work across industry sectors and the entire value chain.
Be mentored and supported by people whose expertise is sought after across the industry.
Work autonomously and take ownership of projects knowing you have our full trust and support.
Feel confident sharing your ideas and opinions because your input is valued and considered.
Be part of a team advising Government on some of the largest agricultural projects in the country.
Work with industry stakeholders on projects that will benefit our communities and the future of farming.

Next Steps

Keen to learn more?

Check out the full programme details.

Think you would be a great fit for our team?

Applications for our next graduate role close on Monday 10 July 2023.

Graduate Testimonials

Abbey Dowd

“Even in my first eight weeks at Perrin Ag I was exposed to the full range of opportunities and challenges being faced by farmers and the passion and knowledge of the firm’s consultants to help navigate them.

I’ve already been exposed to a wide range of scenarios, systems and projects in a supportive environment. I’m excited to continue learning and contributing to this ever-changing and adapting industry.”

Read Abbey’s full story here

Laura McQuillan-Reese

"I’m enjoying the top-quality learning at Perrin Ag and being supported by a team who are super motivated and energised about what they do. I have great opportunities to develop my skillset and manage my own work.

The variety of projects means I get to work with individual farmers and entities, network at discussion groups, but also step up and be involved in larger industry projects – that’s pretty unique. "

Read Laura’s full story here

Byron Bird

"Throughout my 5 years, Perrin Ag provided me with a fantastic team environment, support and opportunities allowing me to develop a wide range of skills instrumental for building a successful career within the NZ agricultural industry.

As a consultant in Perrin Ag the role ranged significantly, meaning no two days were the same making for an exciting work place."

Matthew Carroll

"Working at Perrin Ag meant that I was immersed in a business full of friendly, passionate and extremely capable colleagues.

The high level of professionalism, comradery and intellectuality was admirable. The knowledge and experiences that I gained at Perrin Ag have put me in a great position to navigate my way through the future as a farmer."

Braydon Schroder

"It was great spending a couple days with each member of the team right at the start to understand the wide variety of work we provide to clients along with how these types of work are delivered.

I enjoyed getting ‘thrown in the deep end’ working with farm businesses to learn first-hand, yet having plenty of support wherever needed to ensure I was successful."

Rachel Durie

"The support from the Perrin Ag team has been outstanding coming in as a new consultant in a company with such a diverse portfolio.

The ability to continually learn, explore areas of interest and be recognised for achievement within such an innovative business makes Perrin Ag an exciting company to be a part of."

Read about the latest Perrin Ag Empower graduate recruits.

Inspiring young women to make their mark in agriculture

Laura McQuillan-Reese is blazing a trail for other young women to make their mark in agriculture and seize opportunities to take leadership roles in the industry. Laura joined Perrin Ag from Lincoln University in February 2022 through the firm’s Empower Graduate Advisor Development Programme. Since

Graduate part of a new generation helping farmers navigate significant change

Perrin Ag’s newest graduate recruit is part of a new generation of farm consultants helping New Zealand farmers navigate unprecedented change. Lincoln University graduate Abbey Dowd joined the firm this month as part of its Empower graduate advisor programme. Perrin Ag launched Empower in 2021