Nick Hand

Nick Hand has a diverse work experience in the agricultural industry. Nick began their career as a farmer at Pineleigh Dairy Farm Ltd in 2014, where they were responsible for tasks such as milking cows, moving cows, and assisting during the calving period.

Nick then joined Ravensdown as a graduate in July 2014, and later became an Agri Manager in October 2014. In this role, they provided advice on soils, agronomy, and animal health to shareholders, while also managing customer relationships and adding value to farming businesses. Nick held this position until February 2018.

From June 2019 to October 2019, Nick worked as an Environmental Advisor at Irrigo Centre Limited. Nick then joined Dairy Farm Management Services Ltd in October 2019 as a Farm/Environmental Consultant, where they provided consulting services related to farming and environmental sustainability until September 2021.

In September 2021, Nick became a Farm Management Consultant at Macfarlane Rural Business (MRB), where they worked until April 2023. In this role, they provided consulting services to farmers on various aspects of farm management.

Currently, Nick is working as a Customer Success professional at Halter, starting in April 2023. The details of their responsibilities and role within the company are not provided.

Nick Hand completed their Bachelor's Degree in Physical Sciences at Lincoln University (NZ) from 2011 to 2013. Nick then pursued a Chinese Language and Literature program at Massey University from 2016 to 2018, specializing in Chinese 2A and 2B. In 2017 and 2018, Nick enrolled in a Mandarin program at Sichuan University. Additionally, in 2009, they briefly studied Mandarin at Beijing Language and Culture University. Nick has obtained multiple certifications, including "Facilitating Learning and Change" from RMPP in March 2021, "Governance and Succession" from NZIPIM (New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management) in November 2020, and "Greenhouse Gas Advanced Pilot Workshop" from NZIPIM in August 2020. Nick became a "Certified GHG Advisor" through the Nutrient Management Advisor Certification Programme in May 2020 and also earned the "Dairy elite" certification from Farmax Ltd in the same month. In February 2016, Nick obtained the "Certified Nutrient Management Advisor" certification. It is indicated that they have a Bachelor of Science degree, but no information about the institution or year of completion is provided.