Many Ahuwhenua trusts and smaller Māori agribusinesses aspire to grow their operations and create more employment opportunities for whānau. Achieving this requires clear visibility of future workforce needs – what skills will be required, where gaps exist, and how those capabilities can be built over time. 

To support this, we’ve developed an Ahuwhenua Workforce Planning tool, accompanied by a practical planning guide. Together, they help trusts and Māori agribusinesses to develop long-term workforce plans that are aligned with their strategic goals. 

We know that while workforce growth is a priority for many Māori agribusinesses, identifying specific skill needs and creating clear development pathways can be challenging – this tool has been developed to make that process easier, helping Ahuwhenua trusts and Māori agribusinesses to thrive in the food and fibre sector. 

How to use the workforce planning tool 

1. Start with the guide
   Work through the questions with your governance group and operational leaders. 

1. Move on to the planning tool
   Use the tool to build a detailed long-term workforce plan. 

Learn more about the tool here.