Kirsty Verhoek

Kirsty Verhoek is a highly experienced professional in the agriculture and animal science sectors, currently serving as a Senior Science Manager and Senior Scientist with DairyNZ's New Systems & Competitiveness Team since October 2022. In addition to this role, Kirsty and husband Nic operate as 50/50 sharemilkers on a 750-cow farm and lease land for grazing beef and heifer replacements. Previous experience includes serving as an Agriculture Consultant with Maimai Consultancy, a Senior Scientist at AgResearch, and an Agribusiness Analyst at BakerAg. Education credentials include a PhD in Animal Sciences and an Honours degree from Massey University, complemented by a Research Fellow position at the University of Reading focusing on dairy research and sustainable agriculture.