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Are you a Farmlands shareholder or the child of a Farmlands shareholder or staff member, currently studying at tertiary level in a discipline related to the primary sector?
If so, you have the opportunity to apply for one of 5 Tom Cranswick Memorial Awards - each offering a $2,000 grant to help you during your primary sector study.
These Memorial Awards are in honour of Tom Cranswick, a founding Farmlands Director who served on the Board until 1985, including 20 years as Chairman. His passion and dedication was a major influence in the establishment of Farmlands. The Cranswick family has been hugely supportive of Farmlands and it is an honour to offer these Awards in his memory.
To be eligible for consideration you must be:
Aged 25 or under, as at 30 June 2021
A Farmlands shareholder or child of a Farmlands shareholder, whose shareholding has been continuous for two years or more; or a child of a current Farmlands employee whose parent has completed at least two years permanent continuous service
Currently undertaking a course of tertiary study that is directly associated to the New Zealand rural/primary sector and intending to continue study in 2022 (note: applicants who have not yet commenced their first year of tertiary study are not eligible to apply)
Applications must be made online at this careers site. Please ensure you have your CV, a Letter of Application and information pertaining to your proposed course of study ready for when you apply.
As you work through the online application process you will be prompted to answer a number of questions. You can save your application and logout at any time, then return to it at a later date, however please ensure that you have your full application completed and submitted by 26 September 2021.
Once you have submitted your application you will receive an email acknowledging we have received it. If you do not receive this email within 24 hours please contact us immediately (note: please also check your junk mail folder in case it has been blocked by your email provider).
When you are ready to make your application click 'Apply Now' above.
If you have any questions, please email: careers@farmlands.co.nz or contact Sarah Meakin 03 344 3740
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 26 SEPTEMBER 2021.
The Memorial Award is in honour of Tom Cranswick, a founding Farmlands Director and Chairman of 20 years, whose passion and dedication helped establish Farmlands.
The Cranswick family has been hugely supportive of Farmlands and it is an honour to offer this award in his memory.