Greater Wellington — Application Form: Certified Farm Nutrient Advisors

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Applying to become a Certified Farm Nutrient Advisor

If you need help with this application form, please email us at: farmplans@gw.govt.nz.

See the requirements for this role at the bottom of this page

Applicant details

Name:*

Contact number:*

Name of the company you belong to (if applicable):

Email address:*

Postal address:*

Skills, experience and qualifications

Are you part of the Nutrient Management Adviser Certification Programme (NMACP)?*

Yes

If you answered yes to the previous question, please attach your certification:

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If you answered no to the previous question, please provide a copy of a current Curriculum Vitae and copies of any other documentation such as certificates or academic transcripts to support your application.

These would include documents demonstrating that you:

Completed both the “Advanced Sustainable Nutrient Management in New Zealand Agriculture” course conducted by Massey University, or equivalent, and
Have at least three years’ work experience in a land use/farm advisory role, and
Have completed three Farm-scale nutrient loss risk assessments completed within the two years prior to application.

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Terms of Agreement

All people applying to become a Farm Environment Plan Certifier or Certified Farm Nutrient Advisor must confirm they accept a Terms of Agreement document before they can be certified by Greater Wellington’s Chief Executive. 

Read the Terms of Agreement

I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to all points set out in the Terms of Agreement.

Signature and Date

Applicant's full name:*

Date:*

Supporting information: Requirements for this role

Minimum experience/skills required to apply to become a Certified Farm Nutrient Advisor:

Existing certification in the Nutrient Management Advisor Certification Programme launch
The Nutrient Management Advisor Certification Programme (NMACP) is an industry-wide certification programme targeted at those who provide nutrient management advice to New Zealand farmers.

Completed both the intermediate and advanced Sustainable Nutrient Management in New Zealand Agriculture course at Massey University, or equivalent

and

Have at least three years of work experience in a land use/farm advisory role

and

Can provide three farm-scale nutrient loss risk assessments completed in the two years prior to applying.

When completing the online application form, applicants must supply a:

CV outlining relevant qualifications and experience
Signed copy of the Farm Environment Plan Certifier/Certified Farm Nutrient Advisor terms of agreement for operation in the Greater Wellington Region.

All Certified Farm Nutrient Advisors must meet the following legal definition:

A person who has been approved by the Chief Executive of the Wellington Regional Council to undertake farm-scale nutrient loss risk assessment. Provided that the person shall:

Be certified as a Nutrient Management Advisor under a national nutrient management advisor certification programme (or an equivalent programme approved by the Chief Executive of the Wellington Regional Council), and
Have agreed to Wellington Regional Council's terms of agreement for operating as a Certified Farm Nutrient Advisor.

Updated April 18, 2024 at 2:13 PM

Get in touch

Phone:: 0800 496 734
Email:: info@gw.govt.nz