Business South August 2023

| 21 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Waitaki: BX Foods Part of the close relationships with farmers is forged through regular farm visits throughout the course of a year. Here to help with all your transport needs Call Boof on 027 375 8025 23 Main North Road, Geraldine Proud to work alongside BX Foods Oamaru Meats For all your: Livestock, Bulk and General Cartage and Fertiliser Spreading Locally owned and operated info@wae.co.nz 03 465 7797 Medium to Heavy Fabrication |24 hr Crane Hire | Mechanical Services | Access Equipment Proud to be a key business partner and supplier to BX Foods Oamaru Meats on our industry and kick off a career.” Having once commenced his journey in the late ‘80s, and progressively worked his way up the ladder, Richard is speaking from experience. He says BX Foods also offers a graduate programme with at least two management trainees working through the programme. “The last two tertiary qualified trainees started at the shop floor, worked through every position and department over a couple of years and now hold middle management roles. We also regularly attend secondary schools in the region when they have Career Expos, to profile the business and also outline the kinds of career opportunities available. “There’s also a fantastic group of agricultural leaders in North Otago who assist the Agri-classes of the three high schools and we participate in that by putting a BBQ on, while explaining our business to the rising Ag leaders of our community.” “The last two tertiary qualified trainees started at the shop floor, worked through every position and department over a couple of years and now hold middle management roles.”

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