Applications Now Open for the 2025 NH Foods & Angus Foundation Cadetship
Angus Australia and NH Foods Australia are excited to announce that applications are now open for the third iteration of the NH Foods Angus Foundation Cadetship.
This prestigious Cadetship offers a unique opportunity for the selected recipient to gain hands-on experience across the industry, immersing themselves in NH Foods Australia’s key operations: breeding, feedlotting, production, marketing, and sales. Through this experience, the recipient will develop a comprehensive understanding of the core activities that drive the company’s success as they deliver the ‘Joy of Eating’.
During the cadetship, the successful candidate will experience the day-to-day operations of Whyalla Beef, NH Foods feedlot located near Texas QLD. Supplementing the feedlot experience will be time spent at two of the company’s processing plants: Oakey (based in Southern QLD, one of the largest in Australia) and Wingham (located on the mid north coast of NSW). Time will also be spent in the company’s Sydney head office, including exposure to the marketing and sales activities of the branded beef programs.
The cadet will have exposure to key players in the industry to join their network with potential to be a long-term NH Foods Australia employee.
The person selected will be encouraged to explore and develop their interest in the red meat industry, whilst learning how the company’s integrated supply chain delivers ‘the joy of eating’.
The cadetship will take place over a four-week period, with NH Foods Australia to work together with the recipient to create an individualised development program that suits their interests.
Apply for the NH FOODS CADETSHIP
CLICK HEREApplications for the Angus Foundation NH Foods Cadetship close 31st January 2025.
Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program
Following their placement with NH Foods Australia, the successful recipient will conclude their cadetship by completing the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Course.
The Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program is an intensive five-day workshop conducted on the college campus at Geelong, Victoria and is recognised as one of the longest running rural leadership programs in the nation. It has developed a strong reputation in the agricultural and agribusiness sector, attracting support from a wide range of industry and rural community groups from diverse regional backgrounds.
The program will develop the skills and knowledge of participants to enable them to:
- undertake a leadership role in their industry or community
- competently represent their industry or community in decision-making forums
- understand and address the issues facing rural industries and rural communities
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be a member of Angus Australia
- Applicants must be aged over 18
- Applicants must be available to complete four weeks of placement (this will be negotiated at a mutually convenient time and place with NH Foods Australia and the successful applicant).
- Successful applicants for NH Foods cadetship will require Q-Fever vaccination to be completed 2-weeks prior to commencing the cadetship.
How to Apply:
To apply for this cadetship, applicants must complete a set of application questions. Applications will be shortlisted and may undergo an interview.
Conditions:
The successful applicants will be required to submit a written report to the Angus Australia Board on their experience during the cadetship and at the completion of their leadership course.
Toreen’s time at NH Foods
The 2024 NH Foods and Angus Foundation cadet Toreen Denyer completed her time at the company during 2024, spending four weeks immersing herself in the various facets of the NH Foods business.
Toreen has provided a report covering her time at NH Foods, as well as taking part in the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Course, included as part of her cadetship experience. Read it here
