News
19 February 2026
Industry employers have an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of work-based learning in the food and fibre industry over the next few months.
14 November 2025
Primary ITO vehicle and chainsaw micro-credentials are now available for self-employed owner-operators and people working in industries not related to the primary sector.
29 July 2025
From hands-on in the vineyard, to management and a transition to supporting learners and employers undertaking on-job training, Primary ITO Sector Manager Jimmy Crockett brings a wealth of experience to the role.
27 March 2025
From tractors to chainsaws and everything in between. Get yourself or your team trained with our hugely popular vehicle and machinery courses.
17 March 2025
Primary ITO has launched a new entry-level training programme for vineyard operators and workers that can be tailored to suit business needs.
11 February 2025
From jobseeker benefit to discovering a passion for growing fruit, Primary ITO learner Mitchell Rush has just ticked off his apprenticeship and a job promotion.
7 February 2025
From tractors to chainsaws and everything in between. Get yourself or your team trained with our hugely popular vehicle and machinery courses.
15 October 2024
Living on the rugged West Coast of the South Island hasn’t limited Primary ITO’s Shannon Gordon from taking on a national manager role well away from big city life.
11 October 2024
The announcement from the Government this week that the Apprenticeship Boost will continue in 2025 for most of our industries is welcome news for employers looking to take on, train and retain new workers.
8 July 2024
This article was published by Farmers Weekly, 25 June 2024.